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News Release from: Signs and Labels | Subject: UK Disability Discrimination Act - signing
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 November 2005
UK Disability Discrimination Act - be
prepared
The 1st October 2004 was the date by which all owners of buildings with public access should have made allowances to facilitate disabled persons' access.
Does your company comply with Part Three of The Disability Discrimination Act? The 1st October 2004 was the date by which all service providers and owners of buildings with public access should have made reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises and improve access to their service to disabled persons The aim of this legislation is to achieve equality between the disabled and able-bodied; it introduces a basic duty not to treat disabled people less favourably than others
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Safetyshop's extensive range of high quality DDA products, are the essential tools for organisations such as schools, libraries, hospitals, doctor's surgeries and all other buildings with public access, to achieve compliance to the DDA.
The DDA range includes: * Braille signage.
* Hearing Loop Systems.
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* Access Ramps.
* Toilet Alarm Systems.
* General Access Signs and Safety Signs.
* Disability Training Aids.
Safetyshop now has an increased range of best-selling, durable Braille signs and labels to suit most premises.
After all, most will have entrances, toilets, lifts, stairs and fire exits which can be easily identified with the signs, making them suitable for both sighted and partially sighted or blind people.
The signs are made from a tough, non-reflective 'fire rated' plastics with smooth raised lettering, Grade 1 Braille, pictograms and a strong self-adhesive backing for easy fixing.
The signs may also be housed in PVC silver anodised aluminium effect frames for added prestige.
New products added to the Safetyshop range in 2005, include: * Deafgard, which is a reliable way of alerting people who are hard of hearing or deaf in a fire.
* Touch Glass Alerter, this is a simple battery operated device that is attached to a window.
It is then pressed by a disabled person to indicate that they require access to the building.
* Clearline Access Audit Book which guides you through an audit on your premises to establish what you need to alter to become DDA compliant.
Actions you take can then be formally recorded in the book.
The DDA will not be subject to a formal inspection regime.
However, there will be an investigation if a complaint is made against a person who feels they have been discriminated against, which may result in a penalty made against the company for damages such as injury to feeling.
Next day delivery, competitive prices, no minimum order charges and a 14 day no risk trial are all part of the exceptional customer service offered by Safetyshop. Request a free brochure from Signs and Labels ...
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