Equality Act 2010
Definition: The primary purpose of the Act is to codify the complicated and numerous array of Acts and Regulations, which formed the basis of anti-discrimination law in Great Britain. (See Discrimination, Disability Discrimination Act)
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Services mentioning Equality Act 2010
Organisations participating in
Disability Equality
Training will be able to:
demonstrate recognition of their accountability to disabled people;
understand the implications of the
Equality Act, particularly the disability provisions, and it’s relevance to arts provision in Wales
devise an appropriate and realistic format for effective action planning;
work towards best practice in inclusion and accessibility.
A
helpline for people affected by
discrimination or human rights
abuses. It can advise on the
Equality Act 2010, and your options for resolving problems formally or informally. See website for full details.
Library records mentioning Equality Act 2010
This guide provides information relating to access for
guide dog owners to hotels, bed and breakfasts, etc. It sets out the legislative duties that owners and staff have under the
Equality Act 2010 which specifically requires entry to these premises for guide dogs. It also provides tips and
advice for owners, managers and staff on how to make their premises more accessible, how to communicate and assist guide dog owners, & contact details for more information.
Under the
Equality Act 2010 there is a
legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure equality of access to healthcare services for
disabled people. Public bodies need to take positive action so that all access and communication needs are met. The document sets out the standards of service delivery that people with sensory loss should expect when they access healthcare. These standards apply to adults,
young people and
children.
