Disability

Disability

Definition: 
                    Disability as meaning a disability which is attributable to an intellectual, psychiatric,                            cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairment or a combination of those                                impairments

Organization put into place to accommodate a staff member for disability:

                   The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires employers to make necessary                                   adjustments to the workplace environment or working arrangements for a person with a                      disability to do their job. 

Provide a list of the disabilities and what can be done to accommodate them

  • Vision impairment
  • deaf or hard of hearing
  • mental health conditions
  • intellectual disability
  • acquired brain injury
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • physical disability           

List of other policies, acts or legislation disabilities in the workplace

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house or unit, and accessing public places, because of their disability. 






   


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