Business Premises Accessibility

The last phase of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 , which came into force in October 2004, requires that service providers, ranging from large corporations to small family run businesses, may have to make 'reasonable adjustments' to the physical features of their premises which create barriers for disabled customers.

Bert Massie, Chairman of Disability Rights Commission said, "Disabled people should have the same choices as other people. Companies who do not get it right and have no intention of getting it right will encounter disabled people taking legal action against them with the full support of the Disability Rights Commission. Those that do the right thing will benefit from the spending power of 8.5 million disabled people and their families."

The Accessible Site contains information for Businesses with premises and practical, cost effective solutions to problems arising under the new legislation. Businesses can apply for accreditation to the ' We Are Accessible' Scheme based on a sliding scale of implementation

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Consider the following types of disabilities and how you can adapt or overcome the barriers your premises put up to them enjoying an experience that is comfotable and enjoyable.
e.g. blind, wheelchair user, pertially sighted etc...

...expand to be useful information for premise owners

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If you have business premises: there are approx 8.5 million disabled in the U.K. with a total annual spending capability of £50 BILLION. We can advise you on how you can ensure that all these customers (and their families) can enter your premises and be able to access your goods, facilities and services. Premise Accessibility >>

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The last phase of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 , which came into force in October 2004, requires that service providers, ranging from large corporations to small family run businesses, may have to make 'reasonable adjustments' to the physical features of their premises that create barriers for disabled customers.

Bert Massie, Chairman of Disability Rights Commission said, "Disabled people should have the same choices as other people. Companies who do not get it right and have no intention of getting it right will encounter disabled people taking legal action against them with the full support of the Disability Rights Commission.
Those that do the right thing will benefit from the spending power of 8.5 million disabled people and their families."
The Accessible Site contains information for Businesses owners with practical, cost effective solutions to problems arising under the new legislation. Businesses can apply for accreditation to the 'We Are Accessible' Scheme based on a sliding scale of implementation