Disability Discrimination Act 

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The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was introduced in 1995 with the aim of ending discrimination that many Disabled People face.  The Act covers the following areas: -

The Act came into full force in October 2005.

To view a copy of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, click the link below.

Disability Discrimination Act 1995,

To view the definition of Disability as defined in the Act.

Definition of Disability,

In 2005 a new Disability Discrimination Act was passed by Parliament, which built upon the 1995 Act, extending its powers.

The new adjustments include: -

  • making it unlawful for operators of transport vehicles to discriminate against Disabled People;

  • making it easier for Disabled People to rent property and for tenants to make disability-related adaptations;

  • making it easier for Disabled People to rent property and for tenants to make disability-related adaptations;

  • extending medical protection to cover people who have HIV, cancer and multiple sclerosis from the moment they are diagnosed;

  • ensuring that discrimination law covers all the activities of the public sector; and requiring public bodies to promote equality of opportunity for Disabled People.

Some of the changes, including the increased protection for people who have HIV, cancer and multiple sclerosis, came into force in December 2005.

Other changes will come into force in December 2006.

To view a copy of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, click the link below.

Disability Discrimination Act 2005 ,