DO YOU KNOW HOW THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT AFFECTS YOU?

 

There are 8.6 million disabled people registered in the UK and this group of consumers spend around £40 billion a year on goods and services.

 

Since 1^st October 1999 all providers of goods and services have had to make ”reasonable adjustments” for disabled people, such as providing extra help or making changes to the way you deliver services or accommodate your employees.

 

Since 1^st October 2004 you may have to make other “reasonable adjustments” to the physical features of your premises to overcome barriers to access.

 

Easy Open can help you to remove or alter physical features of your building that makes access to services impossible or unreasonably difficult for a person with disabilities, with the minimum of financial outlay.  These alterations will assist you to comply with the Act.  Automated entry systems also make it easier for customers with small children in buggies and prams and the elderly to access your services thus increasing footfall and sales.

 

Our range of products will help you to comply with the Act including a solutions specifically tailored to automating bathrooms both residential and public and also domestic front and back doors. 

 

Even if you are occupying new premises that meet current building regulations some alterations may have to be made to comply with the Act.

• Automatic doors both swing and slide
• Touch pads to activate low energy doors
• Barriers and bollards
• Specialist packages for bathrooms and residential front and back doors