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Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) was introduced in order to end discrimination that many disabled people face. It protects disabled people in:
Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act is of particular importance to Service Providers, as this is the section of legislation which directly affects the structure and practices of their business. It is based on the principle that disabled people should not be discriminated against by service providers, or those involved in the disposal or management of premises. It should be noted that those selling, letting or managing premises could also have duties as service providers. Part 3 of the Act has been reinforced since 1st of October 2004 in order to remove the physical barriers of access which discriminate against people with disabilities. The Code of Practice for Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act was written by the Disability Right Commission. The purpose of this code is to give practical guidance in how to prevent discrimination against disabled people in accessing service or premises. The code also helps disabled people understand the law and assist service providers, landlords and other persons to avoid complaints and litigation by adopting good practice. For Education Providers The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA) establishes legal rights for disabled students in pre- and post-16 education; this will come into full force on 1 September 2005. However, under Part 4 of the Act the duty to provide auxiliary aids through reasonable adjustments came into force in September 2003. SENDA applies to establishments such as schools, colleges, universities and providers of adult education and youth services. Student services are also covered by the Act which include educational and non-educational services such as, field trips, examinations and assessments, short courses, arrangements for work placements, libraries and other learning resources. What will the new Act mean in practice? It will be unlawful for responsible bodies to treat a disabled person less favourably than a non-disabled person for a reason that relates to their disability. If a disabled person is at a substantial disadvantage, responsible bodies are required to prevent that disadvantage. This might include:
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Email Us Tel: 01375 398998 Fax: 01375 398959 Address: McCormack Benson Health and Safety Ltd Unit 1, Hedley Avenue, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 4EL
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