Disability Rights and Reasonable Adjustments

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) says that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you if you are disabled; in the terms of employment offered, in the opportunities for promotion, transfer, training or receiving any other benefit; by refusing to offer you, or deliberately not offering, any such opportunity; or by dismissing you, or subjecting you to any other negative treatment.

Employers making adjustments for disabled employees

If you have a disability or a long-term health condition and you apply for a job or become a member of staff, the employer has a duty to make 'reasonable adjustments' to employment practice and premises if these place you at a substantial disadvantage.

You can expect to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, for example by allowing you to apply in a number of ways and in the terms and conditions of employment, such as altering your working hours or getting equipment.

For more information visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission or contact their helpline on 0845 604 6610.