What does the Equality Act cover?

The act protects a person against discrimination on the grounds of (including but not limited to):

• Disability
• Age
• Gender
• Race
• Religion
• Sexual orientation

Source: Crown and database, Equality Act 2010, legislation.gov.uk (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents)   >More information on the Equality Act 2010<.  

The Rights of Disabled People Under The Equalities Act

The Equalities Act requires employers, local authorities, schools, and service providers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people by removing barriers that could stop individuals from gaining and remaining in employment or education; or customers from accessing and using goods and services. >Find more about the Equalities Act<.

Physical Barriers

Physical barriers can include steps, stairways, kerbs, exterior surfaces and paving, parking areas, building entrances and exits (including emergency escape routes), internal and external doors, gates, toilets and washing facilities, public facilities (such as telephones, counters or service desks), lighting and ventilation, lifts and escalators, floor coverings, signs, furniture, and temporary or movable items (such as equipment and display racks).

Do you need a DDA compliant ramp?

We can advise you on meeting the current accessibility guidelines, including DDA standards, british standards (BS), Part K and M of the Building Regulations. 

Our own modular ramps and steps comply with all these guidelines.

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