Colin Dean01/11/2010Access Law

Introduction

• Legislation – how does the law protect disabled people?

• Meaning of disability according to the law.

• Access to employment

• Access to services

• Access to transport

Legislation

• 2 keys pieces of legislation:

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Meaning of Disability

•Physical or mental impairment

•Adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

•Substantial

•Long-term

Access to Employment

• Direct discrimination

• Discrimination arising from a disability

• Indirect discrimination

• Failure to make reasonable adjustments

• Victimisation

• Pre-employment health questions

Access to Services

• Reasonable adjustments:

– Practicality– Disruption– Resources

Access to Transport

• Trains and trams

• Buses and Coaches

• Taxis

Conclusion

• Equality Act 2010 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

• Employment, Services and Transport.

• Contacting Linder Myers

• www.lindermyers.co.uk

• 0844 984 6444