Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Retailers, cafés, leisure departments, cinemas,
health services and banks are just some of the service providers
who use local authority planning and building standards
services.
Since October 2004 the Disability
Discrimination Act (DDA) places a legal duty on all those who
provide services to the public to make reasonable adjustments to
the physical environment of their premises to ensure that disabled
people can access their goods, services and facilities. They need
timely, accurate and authoritative advice and information to help
them meet these duties.
At the Disability Rights Commission
website you will find further information that will outline
what you need to know about making changes to your premises.