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DP Consulting (Disability Equality Services) Ltd |
| Why Equality? |
DP Consulting can think of 4 excellent reasons why you should ensure YOUR organization is accessible! The Disability Discrimination Act Since October 2004 the DDA has applied to all employers and providers of goods and services. So what is your excuse for not complying? Compensation claims in cases brought under this act are on the increase and last year in excess of £2.7 million was awarded - that is an average of over £33,000 per claim (source: Employment Tribunal Services). Moral Conviction In the past, disability has been deemed a medical issue - i.e. people are disabled by their impairment. The more forward thinking view is that disability is a social issue and that people are disabled by their environment/society. Employment and Skills Studies suggest that the "skills market" available to UK employers is shrinking. Official figures estimate there are currently in excess of 10 million disabled people living within the UK. This represents a significant number of potential employees who may have the necessary skills to help your organization succeed. Economics Lets look at cold hard cash. The "blue pound" (the spending power of the 10+ million disabled people in the UK) is reported to be worth £80 billion per year (source: DRC). We think you would agree this is substantial revenue that your organization could pass to your competitors. Return to Services |