Disability Discrimination Act

What is it, and how will it affect you?

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Accessibility and the Disability Discrimination Act 2004

Following consultation in the latter part of 2002, a new Approved Document came into force in 2004. It applies to 'Access to and the use of buildings'. There will be no definition of disabled people.

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The new M1 states: 'Reasonable provision shall be made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable by all those who could be expected to use the buildings'.

Some facts about the DDA

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force on 22nd December 1996. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate against disabled people in:

  • Recruitment, and employment
  • Access to goods, facilities and services
  • The management, buying or renting of land or property
  • In addition, the DDA as amended by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, makes it unlawful for providers of education and related services to discriminate against disabled people.

The DDA introduced new measures aimed at ending the discrimination which many disabled people face in these areas. EAA - "Effective Access for All" is Kaba's initiative to ensure guidance and products are available to provide appropriate access solutions.

How can Kaba Help?

Kaba's approach is consultative and takes a positive view of access - disabled access is often the driving force for making changes however by taking a broader view of the issues, access can be improved for all as part of the process.

With over 40 years experience, Kaba is a UK leader in the design, manufacture and installation of automatic doors with the ability to offer clients this considerable depth of expertise.

Kaba has a large product portfolio available, therefore its prime objective remains in providing solutions selected to suite client usage, budget requirements, corporate policies, health and safety planning... etc, rather than solutions based on limited choice, resulting in incorrect application or expensive modifications later.

Where can I find out more?

To read the full text of the Disability Discrimination Act, visit http://www.hmso.gov.uk

For further information, visit http://www.disability.gov.uk/dda or the Disability Rights Commission website at http://www.drc-gb.org

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