Disability Legislation
People with disabilities have, in the past encountered many social, economic and physical barriers in their attempts to participate in the sort of everyday activities which most of us take for granted; going to the cinema, taking a bus, getting information about a job or course and being accepted as an equal member of society. Legislation has done much to reduce these barriers and to outlaw the sort of discriminatory practices which were once commonplace.
The last decade has seen the introduction of a number of key legislative changes affecting the delivery of services to people with disabilities. Legislation has been enacted in Ireland to ensure that people with disabilities have a statutory right of equal access to the same services, buildings and information as other citizens. It is now unlawful for employers and institutions to discriminate against people on the grounds of their disability.
This section outlines key pieces of education & employment legislation.
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