One year on from the the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) becoming law, some businesses are still failing to provide adequate access for the disabled, it is claimed.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has brought out a guide can assist businesses to comply.
The guide outlines the implications of the Act for access control systems, including common entry methods such as swipe cards and turnstiles. It provides a useful breakdown of the various types of access control equipment available and the degree to which they are likely to be compliant. It also gives basic advice on how current systems can be adapted to comply. The guide takes into account the fact that the Act applies not only to wheelchair access, but also to other disabilities including deafness and blindness.
What they say
BSIA Chief Executive, David Dickinson, says: "The Disability Rights Commission has revealed that many businesses are still failing to comply with the legislation. Businesses cannot afford to do this and risk prosecution for non-compliance. There is some confusion about which access control systems are compliant and which are not. This guideline document has been designed to be used alongside the Act itself as a means to clarify the situation for users."
You can download the BSIA’s ‘Guide To Assist In Compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act’.
