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In modern society, it is clear that no one should be expected to be the subject of discrimination as they go about their daily lives but the sad fact of the matter is that there are constant examples of this happening all around us.
If you have a disability there are scenarios where you might be subjected to discrimination, despite the fact that this is not acceptable, either on moral or legal grounds, in most cases.
Here is a look at some prime examples of disability discrimination and an overview of what rights you have when this happens to you.
The workplace
There are at least three distinct types of disability discrimination in the workplace. The first of those is when an employer treats you unfairly or differently to other colleagues on the basis of your disability or illness.
As a law firm such as Darras Law, for example, will no doubt confirm, disability discrimination and disability insurance law can be very complex challenges to navigate in order to get what you deserve when you have been discriminated against.
However, it is clear that there is legislation that is designed to provide protection if an employer unfairly discriminates against you because of a disability or illness that you have.
Failure to accommodate you
There are also laws in place that are designed to protect disabled people against discrimination if your employer fails to reasonably accommodate your disability.
An employer is often obliged to act in good faith and engage in a meaningful and positive discussion with you about your disability and how this can be reasonably accommodated for in order to allow you to work.
A fair education
Away from the workplace, another specific area of disability discrimination that needs highlighting is your right to receive an education that is on an equal footing.
Providers of education should not be seen to be discriminating against disabled students or disabled people who are applying for further education help as an older adult.
Examples of educational disability discrimination would be the refusal of a college or other educational establishment to offer a place because of their disability, or offering less favorable terms.
Getting around
Being disabled should not prevent you from being able to use public transport services. Providers of public transport services should try to accommodate disabled passengers and taxi drivers should also adhere to certain practices such as providing wheelchair assistance.
The Americans with Disabilities Act highlights how access to public transport is vital to a disabled person’s independence and there should not be discrimination that prevents them from enjoying the access that they are entitled to.
Housing discrimination
Everyone needs somewhere to live and there are laws in place to protect disabled people from being discriminated against by landlords.
Denying or withholding housing accommodation on the basis of a person’s disability is covered by discrimination laws and that protection also often extends to situations such as being offered an inferior alternative because of your disability.
Disability discrimination should be happening in our society but there are examples of it all around us, however, there are laws there that are designed to help you fight back and get fair treatment and professionals who know how to help you put matters right.
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