I am reliably informed that although the DDA does not apply to higher
educational establishments - i.e. universities - the position changes
as soon as a student starts paying fees. When a postgraduate or
overseas student starts paying fees, this turns the university into a
commercial organization and therefore subject to the DDA. A similar
situation applies if the Uni is used as a conference centre in the
summer - as soon as money is involved the DDA applies.
Does anybody know the situation with regard to halls of residence?
Presumably as the student pays rent for the accommodation, this turns
the enterprise into a commercial enterprise and again the DDA applies
to the halls of residence. If this is so, and it may be a big IF,
what is the position with guide dogs? Under the DDA it will not be
possible to ban guide dogs from restaurants, etc. If the halls of
residence are covered by the DDA presumably guide dogs must be
allowed there as well.
Does anyone have any positive information on this? If rent is paid,
does this turn the halls of residence into a commercial enterprise
and subject to the DDA?
From: Anne-Denise Worsnop
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