19/07/2010

EHRC Wales are carrying out a formal Inquiry into disability related harassment. They are asking you to tell them about any violence or abuse you have experienced as a disabled person.


For individuals: You can take part in this Inquiry by downloading a copy of the EHRC Questionnaire.


EHRC Wales are also asking organisations and public authorities to tell them how EHRC Wales is responding to disability related harassment. These can include:


• Organisations of and for people who are Deaf or disabled, including those with mental health conditions or long term health conditions
• Organisations in contact with people who have experienced disability related harassment such as advice agencies, refuges and organisations offering support to victims of crime
• Public authorities
• Public transport operators
• Academics
• Individuals with knowledge and experience of this issue.


For organisations: Click on EHRC Call for Evidence to download a copy.


Please note that the deadline for providing evidence is Friday 10 September 2010.


To read more about the Inquiry and the Commission’s press release, please click on the links provided below.


EHRC Wales Press release


EHRC Wales Press release Welsh version


EHRC Wales asks you to please pass news of this Inquiry onto your networks and help us in making sure that we gather excellent evidence from Wales.


Finally, EHRC Wales is holding a Disability Harassment Inquiry day on Wednesday 4 August 2010 at the EHRC stall at the National Eistedfodd (Ebbw Vale).


If you require any further information please contact Bailjit Gill


Email: Bailjit.gill@equalityhumanrights.com
Telephone: 029 20447710

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