On 1 October 2004, the final part of the Disability Discrimination Act came into force. Part III specifies that all service providers businesses and public sector services must take reasonable action to ensure disabled people can make full use of them.

Earlier parts of the DDA explained policies on discrimination and the provision of equipment to improve access, Part III specifies new duties relating to physical changes to buildings. Premises which are not accessible to disabled people could lead to a legal prosecution.

The following is a selection of titles available to help you ensure your business or service is compliant.

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Code of Practice Rights of Access Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises (Revised) This deals with the duties established under Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for those providing goods, facilities or services to the public and those selling, letting or managing premises. Price: £15.00 ISBN: 0117028606 For more information or to order simply click here Northern Ireland Edition Price:£12.95 ISBN: 033708453X For more information or to order simply click here	The Building Regulations 2000: Approved document M: Access to and use of Buildings A practical guide to the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 for England and Wales. It deals with building access and use issues and supersedes Access and facilities for disabled people. Price: £12.00 ISBN 13: 9780117539013 For more information or to order simply click here
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The complete Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to end the discrimination which many disabled people face and give them rights in employment, access to goods, facilities and services and buying or renting land or property. Price: £9.55 ISBN: 0105450952 For more information click here, or to order simply click here	Scottish Executive Technical Standard, 6th Amendment This provides guidance on the building control system in Scotland and applies to the demolition, construction, extension and alteration to a building or part of a building. Price: £85.00 ISBN: 011497294X For more information or to order simply click here
BS 8300 : 2001 Design of Buildings and their Approaches to meet the Needs of Disabled People Code of Practice This publication ensures that architects, surveyors, town planners and builders comply with the DDA in working towards making access easier for disabled people. Recommendations are given for new and existing buildings and include sections on car parking, access points to and around buildings and routes to recreational facilities such as patios and picnic areas. Price: £168.00 ISBN: 0580384381 For more information or to order simply click here	Buildings for All to Use: Improving Accessibility of Public Buildings and Environments Providing guidance for designers and others, this book is particularly relevant for building owners and managers. It provides guidance on altering and adapting existing non-residential buildings to provide better access for disabled people. Price: £48.00 ISBN: 086017610X For more information or to order simply click here

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