The definition of 'substantial' in the DDA legislation is stated quite
clearly - not minor or trivial.

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Has it actually been put to test in the courts? Not being contrary - just
genuinely interested. I wonder how they define mental impairment and
substantial. Given that the severity of dyslexic ranges widely, at which
point, I wonder, would it's effects be considered substantial. Are coping
strategies developed by the employee a consideration? Relatively mild
dyslexia may have very little effect on normal day-to-day activities but
could present considerable problems within a given work environment,
banking being one possible example.

DDA is something which is only peripheral to my job so I am curious as to
how it has been applied to any specific learning difficulties.

St.John Skeates
Awards Section
Bedfordshire County Council

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from the Skill website on the DDA:
The DDA defines who is protected under the term disability. Only those
people who are, or have been, disabled under these terms are covered by
the
Act. According to the Act you are disabled if you have:

'a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term
adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities'

This includes:


sensory impairments
learning disabilities
mental illness, where clinically recognised
severe disfigurements
cancer
HIV/Aids
progressive conditions even at an early stage
conditions which are characterised by a number of cumulative effects such
as
pain or fatigue
a past history of disability

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It is
Chris

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Is Dyslexia covered under DDA? I seem to remember it being a distinctly
grey area (is that an oxymoron?)last time I did any DDA training - which
admittedly was some time ago. I could be hopelessly wrong on that one
(now there's an admission worth noting) but I'd be interested to know if
there have been any test cases concerning Dyslexia and DDA.

St.John Skeates
Awards Section
Bedfordshire County Council

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Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 11:22 AM
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Subject: Dyslexic graduate and psychometric testing






Hi all,

Sorry if anyone feels this isn't relevant to disforum!

I have had contact with one of our graduates who is currently temping
for a large bank. In order to secure her job she has had to undertake a
Psychometric test - which includes numerical and spelling questions. She
has failed the test, but as a Dyslexic student feels she is being
discriminated against due to the nature of the questions.

She is fully able to complete her role, but cannot continue to work if
she has failed the test. As Psychometric tests are more and more
becoming the 'norm' for  a lot of large employers what can she do?? Is
she possibly being discriminated against? Does anyone know of anyone she
can contact to discuss this?

THANKS

Faye Langston
Disabilities Welfare Co-ordinator
Coventry University

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