Disability Discrimination Act
What is The Disability Discrimination Act?
This act introduces new laws aimed at ending the discrimination that many disabled people face. It gives disabled people new rights of access to goods, facilities and services as well as in employment and buying and renting property.
When does Part III of the Act come into Force?
Since December 1996 it has been unlawful for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably than other people for reasons related to their disability.
From 1 October 1996 service providers have to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people such as, providing extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services.
From 2004 service providers will also have to consider making reasonable adjustments to physical features of their premises to overcome physical barriers to access.
Extracts taken from the Department for Education and Employment's document for small businesses and medium sized businesses, with thanks.