The Statutory Functions of the National Disability Authority

The Statutory Functions of the National Disability Authority

Our functions are set out in the National Disability Authority Act 1999 and the Disability Act 2005. The main function of the NDA is to advise and inform the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when it comes to policy and practice for people with disabilities.

We also assist the Minister in the coordination of all disability policies. We engage with officials across most Government departments and in the wider public sector.

Our advice and guidance support public bodies to achieve the goals of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Some of our functions include:

• Research

• Assisting the development of standards

• Producing Codes of Practice

• Monitoring implementation of standards and Codes of Practice

• Monitoring the employment of persons with disabilities in the public sector

• Recognising the achievement of good standards and quality

• Operating a Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, promoting the universal design of the built environment, products, services and information and communications technology, so that they can be accessed, understood and used by all persons regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.