Monitoring the Disability Act 2005

The National Disability Authority (NDA) has a statutory role in monitoring elements of the Disability Act 2005, specifically parts 3 and 5.

The Act allows the Minister to request us to prepare Codes of Practice to support public bodies in meeting their obligations under certain sections of the Act. By complying with these statutory Codes of Practice, public bodies will be in compliance with the sections in the Disability Act 2005.

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Access to Public Buildings

We monitor the accessibility of public buildings under Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005.

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Accessibility of Public Services and Information

We monitor the accessibility of public services and the information provided by public bodies under Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005.

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Accessibility of Heritage Sites

We monitor the accessibility of heritage sites under Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005.

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Employment of Persons with Disabilities in the Public Sector

We monitor the employment of persons with disabilities in the public sector under Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005.

Access Officer Guidance for Public Bodies

Access Officers promote equality and social inclusion by making sure that 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 Officers is vital to protecting rights, and for this reason is set out in a law that requires all public bodies as defined by Part 3 of the Disability Act to have an Access Officer.

Read our Access Officer Guidance here.