At the same time, the DRC starts its first advertising campaign to raise awareness of its services and national helpline. The Disability Conciliation Service will fill a gap for disabled people who are reluctant to take their discrimination cases to the courts. The DRC's advertising campaign aims to raise awareness of disabled people's rights and where to get help if they are discriminated against. It also reminds the public that discrimination of any kind against disabled people is unacceptable.
Leaflets are available in a variety of formats and community languages.
Helpline calls are charged at the local rate. The Disability Conciliation Service can be reached by contacting the Disability Rights Commission helpline on the number above. The Disability Conciliation Service is run by Mediation UK for the Disability Rights Commission. The DRC's advertising visual shows a supermarket car park with all the spaces designated for disabled people except one. The Disability Rights Commission is an independent body, established by Act of Parliament to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.