FYI
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their
support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Liz Sutherland
Sent: 07 April 2005 15:56
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Subject: Disablity Discrimination Bill Update
Dear colleagues ( with apologies for cross posting)
Good news! We are pleased to let you know that the
Disability Discrimination Bill was passed at lunchtime. It
will receive Royal Assent tonight.
This Bill will introduce a positive duty on public
authorities to promote disability equality and eliminate
discrimination. It will also introduce important changes and
extensions to the definition of disability. For more
information see ECU updates
www.ecu.ac.uk/publications/updates Update 01/05 and Update
02/05 and the ECU Briefing Paper available at
www.ecu.ac.uk/publications/pamphlets
With good wishes
Chrissie Pepper and Liz Sutherland
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