The DDA outlaws discrimination before, during and following employment and applies equally to those who become disabled in the course of employment and to job applicants.

Discrimination occurs when a disabled person is treated less favourably than someone else because of their disability and this treatment cannot be justified. The legislation also covers harassment and victimisation. 

There is a duty of the employer to make reasonable adjustments such as:

• Supplying computer equipment such as speech recognition packages
• Adjusting work times to allow for easier travel arrangements to and from work
• Improving access to buildings such as ramps and clearly visible signs