Guidance on the Role of Access Officers for Public Bodies

Access Officers promote equality and social inclusion by ensuring persons with disabilities can access public services. This is an important part of creating a society where everyone is treated with dignity, has access to human rights and does not suffer from discrimination.

The role of Access Officer is vital to protecting rights, and for this reason it is set out in a law. Part 3 of the Disability Act requires all public bodies to have an Access Officer.

Read our guidance on the Role of Access Officers for Public Bodies