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Supporting Communities - Voluntary and Community Services - Community Services Team - Village and Community Halls - Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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Part 3 section 21 came into force in 2004. It states: Where a physical feature (for example, one arising from the design or construction of a building or the approach or access to premises) makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to make use of such service, it is the duty of the provider of that service to take such steps as are reasonable, in all the circumstances of the case, for him to have to take in order to- remove the feature alter it so that it no longer has that effect provide a reasonable means of avoiding the feature The act has many other implications including the provision of hearing loops. If you require any further information and advice regarding the Disability Discrimination Act, contact: Doug Williams the Village Halls Advisor: Telephone: 01483 447125 email
DRC (Disability Rights Commission) Tel: 08457 622633 Email: enquiry@drc-gb.org
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