Well that pretty much covers it - thanks :)
St.John
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Southorn [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:29 PM
To: [log in to unmask]; Skeates,St.John DEAL Awards Tm
Subject: Re: dyslexia and the DDA
From the DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT -Guidance on matters to be taken
into account in determining questions relating to the definition of
disability
A8. In some cases people have such "coping" strategies which cease to
work in certain circumstances (for example, where someone who stutters or
has dyslexia is placed under stress). If it is possible that a person's
ability to manage the effects of an impairment will break down so that
effects will sometimes still occur, this possibility must be taken into
account when assessing the effects of the impairment.
C12. Examples of effects which are obviously within the definition are
not included below. So for example, inability to dress oneself, inability
to stand up, severe dyslexia or a severe speech impairment would clearly
be covered by the definition and are not included among the examples
below. The purpose of these lists is to provide help in cases where there
may be doubt as to whether the effects on normal day-to-day activities
are substantial.
Regards,
Richard Southorn
Senior Information and Research Officer
Employers' Forum on Disability
Nutmeg House
60 Gainsford Street
London
SE1 2NY
Tel: 020 7403 3020
Fax: 020 7403 0404
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