Taking a broader view of disability

摘要

The Equality Bill, which brings disability, sex, race, age and other grounds for discrimination within one piece of legislation, completed the final stage of its passage through Parliament in April. It is anticipated that the main provisions of the act will come into force this October. It covers a range of disabilities including those that are less apparent -hidden' disabilities which workers have to contend with every day, sometimes without any allowances being made or consideration given to helping them cope.