SENDIASSThe Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people. The service is free, impartial and confidential. KIDS SENDIASS have developed resources providing information and advice for parents, carers, professionals and young people. It is a legal requirement that all local authorities have a SENDIAS service and KIDS provide a number of these services across the country. Each KIDS SENDIAS service has a local page with their contact details, local information and local resources. . We are part of the . . My SENDIASS for young people aged 16 - 25 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. Find out more about the SENDIAS minimum standards and our policies Visit the links here for latest COVID-19 updates and resources. London Stockport Yorkshire & Humber Warwickshire Wiltshire My SENDIASS Case Studies & News About us Disability discrimination What is a disability? You're disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do normal activities What is disability discrimination? Disability discrimination is when you are treated unfairly or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability. Where can disability discrimination occur? At work In an education setting (school or college etc.) While shopping Eating out Staying in a hotel Transport and travelling Contact your local SENDIASS if you need advice and support on disability discrimination. Read our full guide on disability discrimination here See our infographic on disability discrimination here Do you have feedback about the KIDS SENDIAS Website? Tell us here