Disabled people should have the same choices, opportunities, rights and responsibilities as other people. This means they need the same access to health, education, transport, employment and income, sport, recreation, culture and broadcasting, and the built environment as other people.

Agencies have said what they are doing in these areas to improve access and this is outlined below. The information below is not a comprehensive list of all activity across government, but gives an overview of the areas agencies are working on.