Updated NDA Guidance on the Role of Access Officers for Public Bodies

We have updated our guidance document on the role of Access Officers, and provide two videos to help inform public bodies about the role and allocation of Access Officers.

Under Irish law, all public bodies must have at least one Access Officer — someone responsible for helping people with disabilities use their services.

Guidance on the Role of Access Officers for Public Bodies

Section 26 of the Disability Act 2005 requires the head of every public body to provide or arrange for the provision of assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities when accessing their service. It also requires them to appoint at least one of their officers to the role of Access Officer to fulfil this duty.

We have updated our Guidance on the Role of Access Officers for Public Bodies, and outline what Access Officers should do and how they can support people with disabilities.

We also provide two videos for public bodies that contain information about the role of Access Officers.

Read our guidance document, and view our videos, on the role of Access Officers for public bodies