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Disability Discrimination Act

Disability Discrimination Act. Information source: Directgov. What does disabled mean?.

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Disability Discrimination Act

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  1. Disability Discrimination Act Information source: Directgov

  2. What does disabled mean? The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

  3. Everyday life The DDA gives disabled people important rights not to be discriminated against: • in accessing everyday goods and services like shops, cafes, banks, cinemas and places of worship • in buying or renting land or property • in accessing or becoming a member of a larger private club • in accessing the functions of public bodies, like the issuing of licenses for example

  4. Employment Under the DDA, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against disabled people for a reason related to their disability, in all aspects of employment, unless this can be justified. The Act covers things like: • application forms • interview arrangements • proficiency tests • job offers • terms of employment • promotion, transfer or training opportunities • work-related benefits such as access to recreation or refreshment facilities • dismissal or redundancy

  5. Disability Discrimination Act Also covers: • Health • Education • Mental health • Motoring • Transport

  6. Activity. • Read section 2 of the news article • In small groups use the De Bono thinking hats that were introduced earlier in the module and consider the view points of: • The presenter • Parents

  7. Key Questions Do you think that Cerrie Burnell has the qualities and attributes to be a children’s television presenter? Do you think the parents that complained are discriminating against Cerrie Burnell?

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