Question

What is one piece of legislation which has had a positive impact upon the opportunity for equity for people with a disability?

Answer 1

Answer:

New South Wales

The NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 includes disability as a grounds of unlawful discrimination. The NSW legislation covers similar areas as the DDA plus: partnerships (business) trade unions.

Explanation:

protects people with disability from discriminatory treatment in a range of areas including employment, education and access to services, facilities and public areas. The Act makes disability discrimination unlawful and promotes equal rights, equal opportunity and equal access for people with disabilities.