DISABILITY
Disability Discrimination Act 1995, The
The DDA 1995 was introduced to outlaw discrimination, including victimisation and harassment, on the grounds of an individuals disability. Individuals do not have to be registered as disabled in order to seek redress under the Act.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995, The
The DDA (Amendment) Regulations 2003 came into force on 1st October 2004. They make massive technical and detailed changes to the DDA 1995 including a new definition of 'discrimination' and 'harassment'. The exemption for small businesses, of 15 employees or less, has also been removed and the regulations have brought police officers, fire fighters, prison officers, barristers and partners in partnerships within the scope of the Acts employment provisions. The new duties apply to businesses and to other providers of services to the public where physical features make access to their services impossible or unreasonably difficult for disabled people.
For further information visit:
www.drc-gb.org
Fair for All Disability
The Fair for All Disability initiative aims to enable NHS personnel at all levels to strive for best practice that goes beyond compliance with the law and promotes the rights, independence, choice and inclusion of disabled people as health service users and members of the community.
In September 2005, the Fair for All Disability team published interim consultation versions of two key guidance documents Strategic Guidance in Mainstreaming Disability Equality and Access into Policy and Planning and Practical Guidance in Mainstreaming Disability Equality and Access into Service Delivery.
The documents aim to enable NHS Scotland staff to develop and provide services that do not discriminate against disabled people as service users - a key requirement of section 3 of the DDA 1995.
Review the guidance
For more information on the Fair for All initiative visit
www.fairforall-disability@drc-gb.org
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