The DDA - Frequently Asked Questions
Q4: What is “discrimination”?
A: Part 2 of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (DDA) defines four types of discrimination. These are:
- Direct discrimination – less favourable treatment of a person on the grounds of a disability;
- Disability-related discrimination – less favourable treatment of a disabled person relating in some way to the disability, though not directly to the disability itself;
- Victimisation – treating someone less favourably (whether disabled or not) due to evidence, information or actions given, or expected to be given, in connection with proceedings or allegations under the DDA;
- Failure to comply with a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
