I have found that a lot of firms are distinctly predatory. I have had at
least 7 cases in the last couple of weeks from small businesses having
the threat of 'compliance or closure' thrust upon them, mainly from
firms or agents selling lifts! I also have the other issue to deal with
- that of disabled people threatening the shops with court and closure..
Much confusion and upset at the moment is being caused.
I have not yet found an example of good practice, apart from those firms
who just advertise their products, rather than put a threatening strap
line into the text of the advert.
I do sometimes feel like a bit of a fire brigade.
Rob
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Rob Bracewell BA (Hons)
Access Officer,
Lancaster City Council,
Palatine Hall,
Dalton Square,
Lancaster,
LA1 1PW
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From: Curry, Paul [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 September 2004 11:08
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] DDA Logbook
Haven't seen the logbook but am getting increasingly worried about the
near scare tactics of some of the commercial organisations looking for
work. Phrases such as ' As such DDA could be seen as a threat to your
business' are not only incorrect (in intention if not in a strict
grammatical sense as the word could is included) but put service
providers on the defensive as a starting point which can't be good.
What are list members views on this and are there good examples of how
organisations are looking for work out there?
Paul
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From: Cathy Findlay [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 28 September 2004 17:48
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] DDA Logbook
Has anyone come across this logbook, or have any feedback on it?
Best wishes
Cathy
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