Inclusive Fieldwork and Expeditions - Royal Geographical Society
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Sailability is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing sailing opportunities for everyone,<br />
regardless of age or disability http://www.sailability.org . The Jubilee Sailing Trust has a similar model<br />
of inclusion http://www.jst.org.uk/<br />
4. Equipment Suppliers<br />
REMAP http://www.remap.org.uk is a voluntary body of engineers across the UK who offer their time <strong>and</strong><br />
skills to develop specific pieces of equipment to assist disabled people to carry out certain activities.<br />
Ability Net www.abilitynet.co.uk A charity to bring the benefits of computer technology to adults <strong>and</strong><br />
children with disabilities.<br />
Assistive www.assistive.co.uk Assistive particularly specialize in electronic technologies for sensory <strong>and</strong><br />
motor disabilities <strong>and</strong> provide products for learning disabilities <strong>and</strong> communication.<br />
5. Government Disability Legislation<br />
Disability Government Website www.disability.gov.uk A government site to help disabled people<br />
find out about their rights, <strong>and</strong> to learn more about the legislation that exists to help establish fully<br />
comprehensive <strong>and</strong> enforceable civil rights for disabled people in the UK<br />
Disability Net www.disabilitynet.co.uk A comprehensive site of information, products <strong>and</strong> services for<br />
disabled<br />
people.<br />
Human Rights Commission http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ An independent body, including<br />
what was the Disability Rights Commission. The site offers information <strong>and</strong> advise to disabled people <strong>and</strong><br />
employers about their rights <strong>and</strong> duties under the DDA. http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-<strong>and</strong>guidance/your-rights/disability/<br />
6. Legislation<br />
The British Government is committed to developing comprehensive <strong>and</strong> enforceable civil rights for disabled<br />
people. The HRC website has up-to-date information on details of legislation, <strong>and</strong> all aspects of the<br />
Disability Discrimination Act. www.drc.org.uk/drc/InformationAndLegislation/Page311.asp<br />
© <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Geographical</strong> <strong>Society</strong> (with IBG) 2012
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