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Part 3 Code of Practice
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Peter J.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 105, Winter 2005, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has been updated by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005. The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) has announced that a draft Code of Practice will revise the existing Code to reflect these changes. The author explores these new developments and looks at: the purpose of the code; changes from the existing code; extended definitions; and reasonable adjustments.
Extension of DDA Part 3 to transport services
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Peter J.G., WAUGH Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 104, 2005, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 makes provision for the duties in Part 3 of the DDA to be extended to transport services. This article comments on the draft code of practice recently issued for consultation.
Still discriminated against after all these years
- Author:
- MORGAN Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Scope, December 1996, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
The Disability Discrimination Act became law on 2 December. It has been met with deep suspicion and even outright hostility. Investigates the reactions of disabled people in Northern Ireland.
A pathway through the disabilities maze
- Author:
- JONES Ray
- Journal article citation:
- ADSS News, 5(5), August 1996, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Social Services
Looks at the Disabilities Discrimination Act and why the Act is seen to be limited in terms of its benefit to disabled people and their continuing demand for a Bill of Rights.
Too little too late
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.1.96, 1996, p.19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has been heavily criticised by most disability groups for inadequately addressing the impact of discrimination upon them. Reports on why disabled people feel let down by the Act.
Information kit on United Nations standard rules on the equalisation of opportunities for people with disabilities
- Author:
- DISABILITY AWARENESS IN ACTION
- Publisher:
- Disability Awareness in Action
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Demolishing special needs: fundamental principles of non-discriminatory housing
- Authors:
- MACFARLANE Ann, LAURIE Linda
- Publisher:
- British Council of Organisations of Disabled People
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Derby
Research report looking at housing provision and policy for disabled people.
Friday - the thirteenth time
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.3.94, 1994, p.18.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The second reading of Labour MP, Roger Berry's Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill is the thirteenth attempt in 15 years to get anti-discrimination legislation passed. Considers the likelihood of the law being changed and draws attention to implications for social services if it were passed.
Disability equality training: programme of action; challenging discriminatory attitudes and practices toward people with disabilities 1986-1990
- Author:
- LONDON BOROUGHS DISABILITY RESOURCE TEAM
- Publisher:
- London Boroughs Disability Resource Team
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outlines aims, objectives, principles and methodology of courses in equal opportunities for disabled people.
Disabled people get the message: nonverbal clues to the nature of social work
- Author:
- CHINNERY B.
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 4(1), 1990, pp.49-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Focuses on the specific ways in which people with disabilities experience discrimination and on practical measures - both physical and procedural - which can be taken.