The National Archives
Disability Discrimination Act
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
came into force in 1995 and was updated in 2005. The DDA requires all private and public sector bodies including archives to conform to its recommendations.
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) addresses physical access to buildings and requires reasonable adjustments to be made to services to accommodate people with disabilities. The DDA also ensures that services are made available to all people in society regardless of ability and that all employees are given equal opportunities in the work place.
Related guidance
- Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people
- Museums, Libraries and Archives Council Disability Portfolio is a collection of 12 guides on how best to meet the needs of disabled people as users and staff in museums, archives and libraries
- Museums, Libraries and Archives Council Experts Database holds details of over 200 disability trainers, auditors and consultants.
