Equality Act 2010
Reasonable Adjustments for Public Bodies
Equality Act 2010: Reasonable Adjustments for Public Bodies
Summary
Under the Equality Act 2010, public bodies and organisations providing services must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. This duty mirrors the workplace duty but applies to services, public functions and education providers. Adjustments are required where a disabled person would otherwise be placed at a substantial disadvantage compared with others.
Key Points
- Applies to public authorities, service providers, education providers and organisations carrying out public functions.
- The duty includes changing policies or practices, adapting physical features and providing auxiliary aids.
- Adjustments must be made in advance, not only when requested.
- Failure to make reasonable adjustments is a form of discrimination under the Act.
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