05 September 2010
Bridge The Gap
Disability Awareness · Training & Consultancy - Plain Text Website Version
Disability Awareness in Business and Public Environments
Disabled people have the spending power of around £80 billion pounds per annum.
The figures use data from the Disability Discrimination Act and the Family Resources Survey 2002/03 to estimate the annual spending power of disabled adults. The previous figure for the spending power of disabled people was £50 billion.
As a company it is important that you understand the DDA Laws, but by including facilities for the disabled, you will also be included in the spending power of the disabled.
The development of legislation to improve the rights of disabled people is an ongoing process which Bridge the Gap can help your organisation understand. From 1 October 2004, Part 3 of the DDA 1995 has required businesses and other organisations to take reasonable steps to tackle physical features that act as a barrier to disabled people who want to access their services.
This includes implementing accessibility for disabled. Examples include:
- putting in a ramp to replace steps.
- providing larger, well defined signs for people with a visual impairment.
- improving access to toilet or washing facilities.
Businesses and organisations are called 'service providers' and include shops, restaurants, leisure centres and places of worship.
If you would like more information or just an informal chat, please contact me direct.