The on-going saga of the Radisson Hotel continues........
I have received a response from the Radisson, Birmingham over the weekend. They have duly acknowledged their mistakes and shortcomings and have offered various gestures to apologise for this situation. However, I am concerned as to their understanding of the DDA as they comment that "The Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham takes the Disability Discrimination Act extremely
seriously and the hotel fully complies with the Act" - The DDA is not compliant based legislation but is an evolving piece of legislation whereby the boundaries may change on a daily basis.
Even though the gestures and the apology were made, the response did state that they accept no liability but surely the admission itself implies this?
Danny Puresh's blog on thoughts and ideas around access for disabled people that he encounters on a day to day basis. Director of a London based disability equality practice. Speaker on disability and access. Available to speak as an expert. Also offer consultancy for seminars/workshops at corporate events.
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- Danny Puresh
- Danny is a disability equality consultant specializing in access issues, independent living (particularly through direct payments), and general Disability Equality and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. He is licensed by the former Disability Rights Commission (replaced by Commission for Equality & Human Rights) to deliver DDA training. He has been an active member of the Sutton Alliance of Disabled People and has a vested interest in promoting the theory and practice of the Social Model of Disability in all spheres of society. Director of a London based disability equality practice. Speaker on disability and access. available for speaking, consultancy and for seminars/workshops at corporate events. Danny Puresh BA (Hons), PgDip, NRAC Auditor
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