Definition Disability Equality Act

2 commencement 1 sections 1 and 2 commence on the day on which this act receives the royal assent.

Definition disability equality act. The equality act 2010 definition replaces the similar provisions in the disability discrimination act 1995. An act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. The definition of disability does not only refer to people who may be visibly disabled for example those who are blind or have mobility difficulties like wheelchair users. 1 short title this act may be cited as the disability discrimination act 1992.

Disability in relation to a person means a substantial restriction in the capacity of the person to carry on a profession business or occupation in the state or to participate in social or cultural life in the state by reason of an enduring physical sensory mental health or intellectual impairment. The act includes additional explanation of these terms. Definition of disability under the equality act 2010 you re disabled under the equality act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect. Definition of disability in the equality act under the equality act a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities.