In recognition of International Disability Awareness Day on the 12th of September, this month’s 'In Brief' brings together a range of resources and cases highlighting the importance of recognising and making provision for employees and applicants with disabilities.

Defining Disability ⚓︎

A disability is defined in Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.”

A helpful short guide to the Act is available from the Equality Commission here.

 This extract from the guide explains how disability discrimination can occur in employment.

Under the DDA, discrimination in employment occurs when:

• a disabled person is treated less favourably