OBJECTIVE
The objective of this short seminar is to introduce participants to the minimum requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 and the new duties for service providers which came into effect on 1 October 2004.
PROGRAMME
·Definition of disability
·Reasonable adjustments to physical barriers
·Design requirements
·Compliance with Statutory requirements in the face of conflict with other standards and Regulations
·Non compliance with the Act
·Reasonable vs possible
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
At the end of the seminar participants will be able to:
1.Understand the new requirements of the DDA 1995.
2.Identify how to comply with the minimum statutory requirements of the DDA Code of Practice.
INTENDED FOR
All those involved in ensuring the relevant legislation is adhered to including developers, property and facilities managers, architects, surveyors and contractors.
THE TIMETABLE
1.30 pmTea, Coffee and Welcome
1.45 pm Training Session
3.15 pmTea, Coffee
3.30 pmTraining Session
5.00 pmClose
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