What sort of buildings come under the Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) Part III affects all those who provide a service to the public or even a section of the public, whether that service is in the private, public or voluntary sector. This would include the local councils, government departments and agencies, the emergency services, charities, voluntary organizations, restaurants, post offices, telecommunications organizations, public utilities, national parks, sports stadia, leisure centres, advice agencies, shops, café’s, specialist service providers (doctors, dentists, opticians, banks, building society’s, solicitors, accountants), restaurants, cinemas, garages and petrol stations, hairdressers, public houses, supermarkets, places of worship, courts and hospitals and clinics – although the list is not exhaustive and seeks to represent an overview of business types covered by the (DDA). As well as an organisation or businesses main trading activities, the (DDA) also covers information relating to the business
