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Telephone 0808 808 0123
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informationline@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Changes to our legal service
We are currently reviewing our Legal Casework Service as funding from the Big Lottery Fund has ended.
We believe that deaf and hard of hearing people should be able to access the legal system like anyone else. Our revised service will aim to:
- increase this access, and
- make sure that deaf and hard of hearing people’s rights continue to be protected under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
While we review the service, we will no longer be able to provide legal advice or representation on the DDA. We have a wide range of general information about the DDA and Disability Equality Duty through our website and factsheets. We will continue to give advice and representation on benefits enquiries.
If you need urgent legal advice or representation on the DDA, please contact:
- a Law Centre – some Law Centres have specialist Disability Rights Advisers. You can find a Law Centre through the Law Centres Federation website (external link, opens new browser window)
- a Citizen’s Advice Bureau. You can find your nearest CAB through the CAB website (external link, opens new browser window) or by looking in a local directory
- a local solicitor. You can find solicitors who do public funded work (Legal Aid) through the Community Legal Service website (external link, opens new browser window)
- the Disability Law Service at www.dls.org.uk (external link)
We remain committed to continuing our successful and important work in protecting and advancing the rights of deaf and hard of hearing people.