Disabled people often do not get fair treatment in their everyday lives.
If you are disabled, and you think you have been discriminated against because of your disability, what can you do?
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) aims to end the discrimination which many disabled people face in their everyday lives. But there is more to do. The Disability Rights Commission works to secure full civil rights for disabled people. It wants stronger laws in several areas.
Click the link on the left for more information on the DDA.
Do you find it difficult to get access to some buildings and services (for example, at a shop, restaurant, library or the doctor's surgery)?
It is up to you to take the service provider to task. There is a proceedure you should follow; Visit the the Equality and Human Rights Commision website below.
Equality and Human Rights Commission website
It takes quite a lot of energy (and time!) to pursue a claim against a service provider. Do not be put off. The DRC may support your case, or you could resort to taking a claim out in the County Court - but this can be risky and you should take advice - although this is not always easy to come by as the law is new and a bit vague.
If you would like to talk to someone who has already pursued a case, please email us on info@diwb.org
