uk.people.disability

On 12 Feb, 23:13, Palindrome wrote:
> Jock Strap wrote:
> > Seen this article in a local newspaper the other day and though I'd shar=
e it
> > with the group. Its about a publican and his reluctance to install a
> > wheelchair accessible toilet in his pub. He seems to think that its not
> > necessary to comply with the DDA. Doesn't he realise wheelchair users ne=
ed to
> > pee the same as everyone else.
>
> > Any read the article here
> >/output/2008/02/06/
>
> I don't think that anyone would argue that 50KGBP would come under the
> "reasonable steps" bar. The guidelines in place here are set at 30% of
> net annual profit. =A0He's right - he doesn't have to make changes that
> costs that amount.
>
> --
> Sue

Though a toilet can be altered for considerably less to make it usable
by disabled as well as able bodied.
In my place of work, the ladies loo is also the designated disabled
loo - handholds, bars etc. While still being usable by females.

Martin <><