The final stage of the DDA 1995 came into force on the 1st October 2004. Service providers may have to make permanent physical adjustments to their premises to give disabled people access to their goods or services.
This Act is relevant to all service providers and is a legal requirement. Platform Lift Consultancy Limited can help your company to achieve compliance with this important piece of legislation.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Part III – Access to Goods and Services
“It is unlawful for a provider of goods, facilities or services to discriminate
against a disabled person”. In refusing to provide, or deliberately not providing,
to the disabled person any service which he provides, or is prepared to provide,
to members of the public.
The types of buildings that need to comply with the new regulations include:
- Offices
- Restaurants
- Leisure Centres
- Shops
- Churches
- Most other buildings that deal with the public
The types of services and facilities that are affected by the Act include:
- Access to and use of means of communication.
- Access to and use of information services.
- Accommodation in a hotel, boarding house or other similar establishment.
- Facilities by way of banking or insurance or for grants, loans, credit or finance.
- Facilities for entertainment, recreation or refreshment.
- Facilities provided by employment agencies or under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973
If you are a service provider and are in any way unsure whether you need to make any alterations you can contact us for some advice and solutions.
You can read more about the Disability Discrimination Act at Directgov Website
