[access-uk] Re: help needed on the DDA
- From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:27:51 +0100
Hi.
Derek I would agree wit you that the DRC advice is not too bad, though maybe
they could offer help for people drafting an appropriate letter. The DRC
has offered advice on what to do next and a possible legal pitfall.
I think the RNIB response is more concerning. RNIB should be giving advice
on this kind of issue and if not, why not? People have mentioned Jane
Vernon already and I don't think she is the only RNIB legal officer. what
are these people there for?
Regards
graham
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Hornby" <derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:26 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: help needed on the DDA
Hi Kevin
I note the Drc said:
"it could be said that you have been treated less favorably, it could also
be said that direct discrimination could have taken place.
Direct discrimination occurs when a person makes assumptions about a
person's
disability purely based on the fact that they have a disability.
"It could be said that the lady at Your Move assumed you would not be able
to
do the role of estate agent because you are registered blind, she did not
consider your own individual capabilities and did not look at reasonable
adjustments which could have been made for you."
But you have also been told by DRC
"Unfortunately, as there was not a particular post that had been advertised
that you were turned down for it could be difficult to prove that
a position would have been offered you if you did not have a visual
impairment.
The lady could say that there were no positions vacant."
What is wrong with the advice you were given which was:
"I would suggest that you write a letter to Your Move and ask for
justification on the treatment you received and explain that you feel that
discrimination did take place. If you receive a response you are more than
welcome to contact the Helpline again to inform us of the response but you
maybe unable to take any further action as you were not turned down for a
particular post."
RNIB says:
"RNIB does not have anyone who can assist with employment law. I would
suggest you approach your local Citizens Advice Bureau, as they can
assist with employment law."
So what's the problem there. you have been given advice how to get
help and the help is free.
Regards,
Derek
e-mail: derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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