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Flashcards in Disability Discrimination and the Equality Act, 2010 Deck (7)
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1
Q

What does the Act make unlawful for those managing buildings to do?

A

Discriminate against, harass or victimise an occupier.

2
Q

What duty do service providers have to avoid disability discrimination?

A

Make alterations to a building or make alternative provision of service.

3
Q

What constitutes the alterations or provision being reasonable?

A

Cost
Extent
Disruption

4
Q

What is needed to set out details of access arrangements and alternative arrangements if access cannot reasonably be provided for a disabled person?

A

Access Statement/Audit

5
Q

Which Part of Building Regulations are most of the requirements embedded?

A

Part M

6
Q

What choice does a service provider have when faced with an obstacle to access for disabled persons?

A

Remove feature
Alter it
Provide reasonable means of avoiding obstacle
Provide reasonable alternative access to the service

7
Q

What will tests of reasonableness entail?

A

Effectiveness of adjustment

Practicality

Financial cost and likely disruption

Financial and other resources available to service provider.