“Disability is a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities…” Equality Act 2010

“A physical disability is a limitation on a person’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina.” NHS England

Facts about disability

• The annual cost of bringing up a disabled child is 3 times greater than that of bringing up a non-disabled child
• 40% of disabled children in the UK live in poverty
• Disabled 16-18 year olds are twice as likely to become NEET (not be in education, employment or training)
• 10% of disabled young people aged 12-20 in the UK have experiences bullying due to other people’s attitudes towards their disability