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Key elements of The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) Overall Purpose of the Act The purpose of the Act is to end discrimination against disabled people in employment and access to goods, facilities and services. The DDA Since the 2nd of December 1996 it has been unlawful for service providers or employers to treat disabled people less favorably for a reason related to their disability compared with a non-disabled person. The DDA says that a reasonable adjustment has to be made. Since the 2nd of December 1996 it has been unlawful for service providers or employers to treat disabled people less favorably for a reason related to their disability compared with a non- disabled person. Adjustments fall into three main areas:
* Providing auxiliary aids and services * Overcoming a physical feature by: * Removing the feature or Altering it or Avoiding it or Providing services by alternative methods
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The Disability Discrimination Act 
* Changing policies, Procedures and Practices |
DDA 2005 The DDA 2005 ended the exemption under the act for all private clubs, So From 6th December 2005 all private clubs have to look at their obligations under the act and start to implement changes which other service providers had been doing since 1994. It also included Cancer Patients from the date of diagnoses and other illnesses like ME and HIV.
Facts & Figures The following statistics are taken from a wide-ranging survey undertaken by the Office of Population Census and Statistics between 1985 and 1988. This is the most comprehensive information we have about people with disabilities in Great Britain .
8 million people affected by diseases relating to arthritis (source: Arthritis Care)
Over 1 million people with a learning disability (source: MENCAP) Over 250000 people with severe facial disfigurement (source: Changing Faces) Nearly 1 million blind or partially sighted people (source: RNIB) Almost 70% of disabled adults are 60 or over (source: (OPCS)) Currently 40% of the UK population are aged over 45, the age at which the likelihood of disability begins to increase significantly (source: OPCS) Over 90% of visually impaired adults are aged 60 or over (source: OPCS) Over 360000 children under 16 have one or more disabilities representing 3% of all children under 16 (source: OPCS) DDA 2006 is here and it applies to most businesses. Businesses need to make 'Reasonable' adjustments. The perceived cost is high. This is a Myth. Have an independent access audit carried out and ensure that you have all the relevant documents in place if you are challenged under the act. A little now can demonstrate your attempts at carrying out your obligations and save you money in the long run. Access2all will provide an all encompassing package of: * Assessment, Supply & Installation of the 'necessary' equipment. * Annual site visits to check for ongoing compliance * Full support & assistance By using Access2All businesses will embrace a new customer base and obtain peace of mind
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8.7 million people with some degree of hearing loss (source: RNID) | || Access2All || |