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• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  • 1. Does the Disability Discrimination Act affect me?
  • Why should I bother about it?
  • Why do we need this law?
  • What’s in it for me?
  • What do I need to know?
  • What do I have to do?
  • What is discrimination?
  • Who is disabled?
  • When is it wrong to refuse to serve a disabled customer?
  • What does ‘a lower standard or worse manner of service’ mean?
  • What does offering ‘less favourable terms’ mean?
    
  • 3. Can I treat a disabled customer less favourable?
  • Health or safety
  • When a disabled customer is unable to understand a contract
  • When it would mean ruining or no longer providing the service
  • Where greater expense is involved?
  • Who decides whether one of the four reasons applies?
  • What if I have to take action under another law?
  • Do any services have special rules?
  • Why are there special rules about replacing or repairing goods?
  • Why are there special rules for insurance?
  • 5. Are any services excluded
  • What does this mean for education?
  • What does this mean for transport?
  • Is there anything else I need to know?
  • Am I liable for anyone else’s actions?
  • Would I be breaking the law if I picked on someone who accused me of discrimination?
  • Would I be breaking the law if I helped someone else to discriminate?
  • What if I sell, let or manage land or property?
  • 7. What if someone says I’ve broken the law?
  • 8. What about the future?
  • 9. Practical tips
  • 10 Further Information
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