Equality regulations and advice

A Code of Practice: Rights of Access plus case studies on types of premises were prepared as guidelines to implementing the DDA. The studies are now handled by the EHRC.

In this linked document, the Government discusses The Obligations of Local Businesses in relation to the EA.

The government has prepared a Quick Start Guide for disability discrimination. It contains an explanation of Indirect Discrimination.

Standards for access

The provisions of the EA are implemented through the Building Regulations : Part M Access to and the use of Buildings.

British Standard 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people, is quoted extensively in access for disabled people. The recommendations are primarily for new buildings but can apply to existing buildings.

Equality and Human Rights Council (EHRC)

The EHRC has prepared a lot of advice on how you, as a service provider, should act in relation to the new Act. It is a lot to take in and, although the majority will generally affect your business, you may find nothing specific to help you.

EHRC - What the EA means for service providers
EHRC - Reasonable adjustments
EHRC - What to do if someone complains
EHRC - The EA Starter Kit

REFERENCES TO THE EQUALITY ACT

Information on the Equality Act

There's lots of general information relating to the EA around although it's not always easy to read.

Some References to Equality Legislation, associated Regulations, Standards and advisory documents are given on the right. They have been used in the preparation of this website and form the basis of the access information AccessOK provides.

We don't claim this to be a complete list but, nevertheless, it will provide the businessman with a grounding on the subject of access for disabled and elderly people.