SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS provides free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. We work to the Minimum Standards for SENDIASS and our team of senior practitioners are able to support, inform and advise on the basis of legal training and a detailed knowledge of education. Find out more about our policies We are part of the London Stockport Yorkshire & Humber Warwickshire Wiltshire 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