Disability Equality Scheme 2006-2009 (DCC)

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which made it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their disability, was amended in 2005 to place a duty on all public authorities to promote disability equality.

All organisations covered by the act are required, when carrying out their functions, to have due regard to the need to:

  • eliminate unlawful discrimination
  • promote equal opportunities
  • eliminate disability related harassment
  • promote positive attitudes towards disabled people
  • encourage participation by disabled people in public life 

To show how we will meet the requirements of the Act, we have produced a Disability Equality Scheme.

This scheme has been produced in partnership with disabled people in Derbyshire through a series of engagement and involvement events. Our Disabled Workers Group has also been actively involved in the development of the scheme. 
 
If you require a copy of the scheme in another language and/or format, please phone Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058 to request this.

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