How does it help disabled people?
The act was brought into force in stages. Various rules apply to businesses and organisations, defined as service providers in the act, including: • Since December 1996 it has been unlawful to treat disabled people less favourably than others for reasons related to their disability • Since October 1999 they have had to make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled people to access their services, such as providing help and information in Braille, for example • From October 2004 reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises have to be made, such as providing disabled toilets and wheelchair access What is a reasonable adjustment? A reasonable adjustment for an employer may include steps such as: • Making adjustments to premises to allow wheelchair access • Altering an employees working hours • Acquiring or modifying equipment However, what is reasonable is also judged according to the extent to which the adjustments prevents the problem, how practical it is for the e
Related Questions
- I have a disabled relative who needs support to stay in her home. Where can I find out about organisations and people that can provide help and advice?
- Beyond Senior & Disabled Services, are there other agencies that provide help to people with disabilities and senior citizens?
- Is there any extra help or service for disabled people?
