First Brief

Disability Discrimination Act 2004

Where: haysmacintyre, Central London

When: 01 December 2004

Times: 9am

This inaugural First Brief session looked at the many areas organisations could be falling foul of the law, from failing to adapt premises, remove physical barriers or providing a service that disabled people are unable to use.  The law change affects over 2 million British businesses with a failure to act resulting in possible legal action.

Speakers included:
Rod Robb Chairman's Office, Disability Rights Commission
Tabitha Allum Touring Officer, Arts Council England

To view recent legislation, go to www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk and type in disability discrimination in the search box.