What your students will learn

The following videos will support students’ thinking around disability legislation.

In the first video Nancy talks about her experience as an amputee, and how in the years following her operation she struggled to access the places she used to, such as theatres and sports arenas. 

In the second video, Adi explains how he was discriminated against at university when applying for a job and how the Disability and Discrimination Act 1995 helped him challenge this behaviour. 

The resource pack includes:

  • Background information about the videos
  • Questions to consider and discuss
  • Glossary of legislation

With thanks to the Shaw Trust for their support in producing this resource.

Nancy's Story

Adi's Story

Curriculum links

England

  • KS3/4 Citizenship – Democracy, government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  • KS5 Citizenship – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities/Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation/ Power and Justice
  • KS5 Government and Politics – Political Issues: Ideologies in Action

Northern Ireland

  • KS3/4 Citizenship – Living together in the UK/ Power and Influence/ Taking citizenship action
  • KS5 Government and Politics – Democracy in Action 
  • KS4 Learning for Life and Work – Local and Global Citizenship – Diversity and Inclusion: Challenges and opportunities

Scotland

  • Social studies – People in society, economy and business
  • Social studies – People, past events and societies
  • Modern Studies – Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom (Higher) Unit

Wales

  • KS3/4 Citizenship – Living together in the UK/ Power and Influence/ Taking citizenship action

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