The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
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| Author | : Jayna Kothari |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2012-02-24 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0199088748 |
According to some estimates, there are around 20 to 60 million people with disability in India. For long this invisible minority went without any kind of protection or even legislation aimed at recognizing their basic rights. It was only in 1995 that the government passed the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act, which addressed the issues of non-discrimination, right to equal opportunity, and affirmative action for persons with disabilities for the first time. This book is a critical and comprehensive analysis of the PWD Act. It examines the Act from a historical perspective, giving an overview of the various legal approaches towards addressing disability-related discrimination. The author critically examines the various provisions of the Act—the definition of disability, affirmative action, equal opportunities in education, reservation in employment, and implementation. The volume also offers an international perspective on disability law by comparatively analysing Indian disability law with international jurisprudence. Taking into account the judgments of the Supreme Court and various high courts, it presents a forward thinking interpretation of the Act in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which India has ratified.
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Labor laws and legislation |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : The Stationery Office |
| Total Pages | : 76 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780105411055 |
This Act contains 20 clauses and two schedules with provisions to amend the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), building on amendments already made to that Act by other legislation. The provisions extend generally to Britain and are grouped under headings relating to public authorities, transport, and other matters. Provisions include the creation of a new duty on public bodies to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment of disabled people.
| Author | : Department Justice |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014-10-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781500783945 |
(a) Design and construction. (1) Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was commenced after January 26, 1992. (2) Exception for structural impracticability. (i) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where a public entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements. Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features. (ii) If full compliance with this section would be structurally impracticable, compliance with this section is required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. In that case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. (iii) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be ensured to persons with other types of disabilities, (e.g., those who use crutches or who have sight, hearing, or mental impairments) in accordance with this section.
| Author | : Swain, John |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Education (UK) |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0335209041 |
Controversial Issues in a Disabling Society has been written specifically to raise questions and stimulate debate. It has been designed for use with students in group discussion, and to support in-depth study on a variety of professional courses. It covers a wide range of specific, substantive issues within Disability Studies in a series of succinct chapters. Each chapter sets a question for debate, places the key issues in context and presents a particular argument. This is an accessible and engaging book which challenges dominant positions and ideologies from a social model viewpoint of disability.
| Author | : United States Commission on Civil Rights |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Discrimination against people with disabilities |
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This report is based on the public hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act which the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held on November 12-13, 1998 to "investigate how the ADA was accomplishing its objectives of ensuring equality, independence, and freedom for people with disabilities"--P iii
| Author | : Institute of Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 619 |
| Release | : 2007-10-24 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0309104726 |
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
| Author | : Equality Commission for Northern Ireland |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Education |
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 18 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Disability evaluation |
| ISBN | : 9780337094361 |
| Author | : Australia. Productivity Commission |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Discrimination against people with disabilities |
| ISBN | : 9781740371469 |
"The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) is about providing a fair go for Australians with disabilities. Its focus is on addressing the physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from making the most of their abilities and participating more fully in the community...This inquiry examines the DDA's progress over the past decade and explores ways to improve its efficiency and effectiveness." -- from the Overview, p. xxvii.
