Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Disability Equality Duty

The Disability Equality Duty:

Introduced by the Disability Discrimination Act (2005), the Council has a legal requirement to carry out both general and specific duties:

The General Duty:

• Promote equality of opportunity
• Eliminate harassment & discrimination of disabled people
• Encourage participation by disabled people in public life
• Account for and make reasonable adjustments for disabled peoples disabilities

The Specific Duties:

• Publish and review a Disability Equality Scheme every three years ensuring disabled people are involved in its development and delivery.

If you would like further information on the Disability Equality Duty, please contact the Diversity Team by using the contact details to the left of the screen.