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Wake up to disability

By: Series: Journal of the Law Society of Scotland ; 49(1) January 2004, 49(1)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Suggests professionals specialising in licensing work need to take particular notice of the next phase of the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Highlights licensed premises have numerous considerations to take account of, such as adapted menus and accessible hotel bedrooms. The Disability Rights Commission has issued guidelines suggesting a common sense approach to implementation, but premises managers need urgent advice on what is required if they are to stay within the law.

Suggests professionals specialising in licensing work need to take particular notice of the next phase of the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Highlights licensed premises have numerous considerations to take account of, such as adapted menus and accessible hotel bedrooms. The Disability Rights Commission has issued guidelines suggesting a common sense approach to implementation, but premises managers need urgent advice on what is required if they are to stay within the law.