An open question
Lewis, S.
An open question - 2004 - Building 269(8329) 23 April 2004, 62(1) .
Examines the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) which has been gradually introduced over the last eight years but will come fully into force on 1 October 2004. Notes that s21 of the Act states that a service provider has to make reasonable adjustments to its practices, policies and procedures to provide alternative methods of making the service available. Explains there is a difficulty in understanding what is meant by the word reasonable. This is likely to be tested by the courts on a case by case basis. Other aspects to consider are the sanctions available to the courts under the DDA; the court may award damages including for any injury to feelings and it may make declarations as to the parties' rights.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995 S21
SERVICE PROVIDERS
DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
An open question - 2004 - Building 269(8329) 23 April 2004, 62(1) .
Examines the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) which has been gradually introduced over the last eight years but will come fully into force on 1 October 2004. Notes that s21 of the Act states that a service provider has to make reasonable adjustments to its practices, policies and procedures to provide alternative methods of making the service available. Explains there is a difficulty in understanding what is meant by the word reasonable. This is likely to be tested by the courts on a case by case basis. Other aspects to consider are the sanctions available to the courts under the DDA; the court may award damages including for any injury to feelings and it may make declarations as to the parties' rights.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995 S21
SERVICE PROVIDERS
DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION