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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 April 2004
Compliance With The Disability
Discrimination Act
Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) comes into force from Oct 2004, presenting many important and far-reaching changes in legislation addressing discrimination against disabled people.
It places a duty on all goods, facilities and services providers to remove or alter physical features in their buildings that make access to services impossible or unreasonably difficult for a person with disabilities The Act is applicable to all service providers - there are no exceptions for small businesses
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Visit www.ciria.org/dda to download CIRIA's quick checklist, Does your organisation comply with the Disability Discrimination Act? Which explains if and when actions will need to take place, and provides useful information on where to get further advice.
For more comprehensive information, CIRIA has revised its 1996 best practice guidance, Buildings for all to use.
It contains detailed design guidance, which includes uniquely presented information on emergency evacuation and lighting, colour and acoustics.
It provides strategies for addressing aspects of accessibility within existing buildings, including a section on the special issues for historic buildings.
Detailed case studies show the real life application of these techniques.
New legislation is covered including DDA Part III, Part M of the Building Regulations, and BS 8300.
This updated publication is essential reading for designers and others (particularly building owners or managers), on altering and adapting existing non-residential buildings to provide improved access for disabled people.
By improving access for disabled people, access is improved for anyone who might use the building.
Buildings for all to use (C610) is priced at ?48 to CIRIA Core and New Books Club members and £96 to others (special offer price - ?48 until 31st September 2004). Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
To download the free guidance for building owners and service providers or to buy a copy of Buildings for all to use, visit www.ciria.org/dda or contact CIRIA.
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