Understanding and applying key legislation: Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 is a key piece of legislation to protect people against discrimination and harassment.
In the case of disability, employers and service providers are under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to their workplaces to overcome barriers experienced by Disabled people.
Please find more information here:
- read GOV.UK's quick start guide for businesses providing goods and services (PDF, 332KB)
- some top tips from the FSB on making reasonable adjustments
- assess your organisation with the CAE's inclusive design guidance and access auditing services
- read through the Equality and Human Rights Commission's equality advice for businesses that provides guidance on how to comply with equality law and implement good practice when providing services, for all types of business.
Becoming a dementia friendly business
- Read the Alzheimer's Society's guide to becoming a dementia friendly retailer.
- Sign up your organisation for Alzheimer's Society training to become a dementia friendly organisation, just as several H&F businesses have already done.
Further resources to help your organisation become more inclusive
- Check out the Business Disability Forum and make use of their SME Toolkit. These resources include top tips for cafes, for market traders, and for online websites to become more inclusive.
- Read the report published by the FSB called Business Without Barriers detailing some experiences of Disabled people at work.