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Myth:The DDA covers only a small percentage of the population.
Fact: About 20% of the population has a disability and the "disabled pound" is estimated at £80 billion annually. -
Myth:The DDA is all about physical access.
Fact: Only 20% of the DDA concerns itself with physical access. It also covers communications media (including the web), service delivery and legal issues. -
Myth:It doesn't affect small business.
Fact: The DDA covers all businesses including sole traders. It impacts everyone. -
Myth:It is expensive to comply with the DDA.
Fact: The vast majority of changes required are either inexpensive or free. -
Myth:I don't need to do anything about this right now.
Fact: Business has had several years to become DDA compliant with the final deadline for physical changes being 1st Oct 2004. If you are still not fully compliant, you are risking a hefty compensation claim.
Article written by Out of Hours' Editorial Team.
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