Winning with the Disability Discrimination Act. A Guide for Business
Summary:
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) comes into force on 1 October 2004. All organizations providing goods, facilities or services to the public must make reasonable adjustments to overcome physical barriers which deny access to disabled people. This publication in manual format, provides the reader with no nonsense advice and guidance on implementing the provisions of the Act in their business, offering a host of good practice, assessment and review in plain English, which will hold all managers in good stead. Checklists,handy hint boxes and a CD of key pro formas complete the publication.
BIP 2040:2004 Key Phrases:
Disabled people, Handicapped people, Access, Commerce, Enterprises, Service industries, Aids for the disabled, Buildings, Buildings open to the public, Business facilities, Design, Legislation, Working conditions (physical), Conditions of employment, Building and Construction
BIP 2040:2004 Cross References:
Disability Discrimination Act 1995, BS 8300:2001, Disability Rights Commission Act 1999, Disability Discrimination (Sub-leases and Sub-tenancies) Regulations 1996, Disability Discrimination (Meaning of Disability) Regulations 1996, Disability Discrimination (Employment) Regulations 1996, Disability Discrimination (Questions and Replies) Order 2004, Disability Discrimination (Services and Premises) Regulations 1999, Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Taxis) (Carrying of Guide Dogs etc.), Disability Discrimination (Providers of Services) (Adjustment of Premises) Regulations 2001