Diversity, Inclusion & Teamworking + Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is a ‘Resonable Adjustment’
(Equality Act 2010)

Answer 1

• Mandates that employers and service providers make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to ensure that disables people can access opportunities and services on an equal basis as non-disabled people
• Must be proportional to the disadvantage faced but must not impose undue financial or operational burdens on the employer
• Failure can be discrimination under the Act