Disability Discrimination and the Equality Act, 2010

Question 1

What does the Act make unlawful for those managing buildings to do?

Answer 1

Discriminate against, harass or victimise an occupier.

Question 2

What duty do service providers have to avoid disability discrimination?

Answer 2

Make alterations to a building or make alternative provision of service.

Question 3

What constitutes the alterations or provision being reasonable?

Answer 3

Cost
Extent
Disruption

Question 4

What is needed to set out details of access arrangements and alternative arrangements if access cannot reasonably be provided for a disabled person?

Answer 4

Access Statement/Audit

Question 5

Which Part of Building Regulations are most of the requirements embedded?

Answer 5

Part M

Question 6

What choice does a service provider have when faced with an obstacle to access for disabled persons?

Answer 6

Remove feature
Alter it
Provide reasonable means of avoiding obstacle
Provide reasonable alternative access to the service

Question 7

What will tests of reasonableness entail?

Answer 7

Effectiveness of adjustment

Practicality

Financial cost and likely disruption

Financial and other resources available to service provider.