The DDA - Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the aim of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)?
A: The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 aimed to end the discrimination faced by many disabled people.
The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 amends or extends existing provisions including:
- Extending protection to cover people who have HIV, cancer and multiple sclerosis from the moment they are diagnosed;
- Ensuring that discrimination law covers all the activities of the public sector;
- Requiring public bodies to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
