Compensation Complaint Summary Complainant has a chronic corrective tissue disease which has progressed in the past 12 months which makes it difficult for complainant to climb stairs. Complainant is enrolled at respondent college. Complainant claims she had to discontinue her course because there is no lift at college to get to her classes. Complainant claims disability discrimination. Complainant claims aggrieved person is unable to enter Council Chambers through front entrance, unable to access to toilets within the building.
Complainant has a mobility impairment and uses a wheelchair.
Complainant has rheumatoid arthritis and has a parking permit. Respondent is installing smoke alarms into department houses. Complainant asked for a strobe light smoke alarm - respondent said it needed a copy of her audiogram for proof of deafness and severity. Complainant claims discrimination on the basis of disability as request unreasonable in the circumstances. Complainant claims those who are provided noise alarms don't have to prove they can hear.