Planning - Disability Discrimination Act
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) means everyone who provides a service to the public must make reasonable adjustments to their premises so that disabled people can access the goods, services and facilities being offered.
Duties under the Goods and Services provisions of the DDA have been introduced gradually since the Act was introduced in 1995. Service providers already have a duty to:
- Ensure that they do not treat disabled people less favourably for a reason related to their disability; and
- To make reasonable adjustments to the way in which they provide the service and where necessary to provide auxiliary aids.
The DDA has also introduced duties in relation to employment, education, transport and in the way that property is managed and let.
Further information on the DDA can be found at:
Equality and Human Rights Commission - At the Disability Rights Commission we have one key goal: "A society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens".
You may also be interested in visiting the following web sites (the Council cannot be held responsible for the content of any web pages):
National Web sites
Direct.gov.uk - Directgov offers disabled people information on a wide range of topics including independent living, financial support, health and social services, employment and travel.
Department for Work and Pensions - The Department for Work and Pensions is here to promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services. We help people to achieve their potential through employment, so that they are able to provide for their children and to work and save for secure retirement.
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee - access for all - Welcome to Door to Door - the transport and travel website for disabled and less mobile people. It has been developed to give disabled people information about transport and advice about travelling using all forms of transport. This website will be updated regularly to reflect improvements in access to transport vehicles and interchanges, as well as keeping you informed about changes to Legislation, regulations and good practice.
Her Majesty's Stationery Office - HMSO 1995 Act (The DDA 1995)
Local Organisations
Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living - The Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living is an organisation of Disabled People formed by the merger of the Derbyshire Coalition of Disabled People and the Derbyshire Centre for Integrated Living. It works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies.
Chesterfield Shopmobility - Chesterfield and District Shopmobility is a charity that loans scooters‚ wheelchairs and mobility aids to it's members for a small fee. Membership is free and lasts a life time, it is available to anyone who needs the use of our equipment.
Dronfield & District Access Group - We are a group of volunteers who aim to improve access for people with mobility or sensory impairments within the districts of Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse, Coal Aston, Unstone, Apperknowle and Hundall, Holmesfield and Barlow.
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