Local Authorities

The Office for Disability Issues works with and consults local authorities and public sector workers to ensure disabled people's needs are considered on a range of issues and policy developments

The public sector

The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) works with and consults local authorities and public sector workers to ensure disabled people's needs are considered on a range of issues and policy developments.

If you work for a local authority or in the public sector, you can get involved in disability-related projects and consultations. This site includes guidance and resources to help you get started.

Projects and consultations

Improving Information for Disabled People
Supporting public services to produce better information for disabled people
Disability Equality Duty Guidance
Guidance for local authorities and the public sector to help ensure public bodies continue to promote equality
Individual Budgets
Thirteen English local authorities piloted individual budgets between April 2006 and December 2007

If you are applying best practices in relation to disability then please let us know via our contact page.