Computers and the Act. The Disability Discrimination Act . The employment provisions of the government's Disability Discrimination Act became effective on 2nd December 1996. The Act has significant implications for employers of more than 20 people. It is illegal to discriminate against existing and potential employees on the basis of their 'disability'.
Employers have a duty to make ' reasonable accommodation' for people with disabilities.
The definition of disability is broad and includes all cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities. Back to Top. Computers and The Act . Computers are an important communication tool in an increasing number of jobs. Adaptive and alternative technologies, can make a computer accessible to people with disabilities.