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| Home | Overview | Disability | Discrimination | Employment | Services | Education | PSED | Benefits | Business | Advice | Links | More... |
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These pages do not apply outside Great Britain.
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Mainly for people who stammer: |
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Equality law in outlineNot familiar with equality law on disability? This gives you a broad outline. |
Is the stammer a "disability"?To fall within the Equality Act you need to have a "disability". A stammer will very often count as one. |
DiscriminationWhat is discrimination? The Equality Act includes at least five different types of claim for discrimination and harrassment. |
EmploymentEqual treatment and reasonable adjustments for employment. Also new rules limiting questions to job applicants. |
Provision of servicesPeople who stammer have rights as customers/clients of businesses and other service providers |
Information for businessInformation on this site and elsewhere for businesses and other organisations. |
EducationSchools, and further and higher education. |
Social security benefitsHow does stammering affect your entitlement? |
Sources of help and advicefor people who stammer, particularly on the Equality Act - advice agencies etc |
Equality Act 2010Mostly came into force on 1st October 2010, replacing the Disability Discrimination Act. |
LinksInternet links on the Equality Act/DDA, and worldwide |
Guidelines for service providersSpecifically aimed at businesses and others interested in access/customer service issues for people who stammer. |
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I would be very interested to hear any comments on the website, and indeed any personal experiences of discrimination or lack of it. Email: atyrer2000@yahoo.co.uk.
This website is published in a personal capacity and is not linked with any organisation.
© Allan Tyrer 1999-2012
