Department for Work and Pensions
Roadmap themes

In focus

On this website you can find out how the government is working towards equality for disabled people.

The Roadmap is based on 14 themes that disabled people have said will make the biggest difference to their lives ('Equality for disabled people: how will we know we are making a difference?', 2007).

You can also find out how the themes reflect and support existing government commitments. Find out more by selecting a theme from the left hand menu.

How to use 'Roadmap 2025'

If you work in government you can use this website to:

  • Identify the theme(s) where you can make a difference.
  • See how your work or theme contributes to achieving disability equality.
  • Look for shared priorities so you can work with other departments to share ideas, gain more support and make a bigger impact.

If you work outside government you can use this website to:

  • Identify which government department is leading on which theme.
  • Align your business plans with what's happening across government.
  • Look for shared priorities so you can work with government to focus on the same issue at the same time.
  • Tell colleagues in your organisation about how government is working towards disability equality and how they can get involved.

Towards 2025

Office for Disability Issues (ODI) has worked with government departments to create this storyline to accompany 'Roadmap 2025':

"Fairness and justice are essential British values and ignoring inequality means wasting skills, resource and money.

The government is working towards removing the obstacles that prevent disabled people from achieving their potential, contributing their energy and talents and leading full, rewarding lives.

In conjunction with our non-government partners and disabled people, the government has set out an ambitious vision for improving the life chances of disabled people. The Roadmap shows how we are progressing towards realising it.

We understand that the government cannot do this alone. Equality for disabled people requires input from local government, third sector organisations, business and other stakeholders. It requires a change in attitudes and behaviour among the population as a whole.

And, crucially, it requires the input and guidance of disabled people themselves. We need to listen to and work with disabled people, every step of the way, in order to make genuine and lasting improvements to their lives and life chances."