Disability Definition Equality Act 2010

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According to the Equality Act 2010, what is considered a 'substantial' effect of an impairment?

  • An effect that is minor or trivial
  • An effect that is significant and not minor (correct)
  • An effect that is temporary and lasts for less than 12 months
  • An effect that is easily corrected with medication or assistive devices

Which of the following examples could be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010?

  • Hay fever
  • A broken limb that is expected to heal within 6 months
  • A person with Alzheimers disease who has difficulty feeding themselves. (correct)
  • Eyesight that can be easily corrected by glasses.

The Equality Act 2010 states that a disability must have a 'long-term' effect. What is the minimum duration for an effect to qualify as long-term?

  • 6 months
  • 3 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a normal day-to-day activity under the Equality Act 2010?

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The Equality Act 2010 states that a disability must affect one of the 'capacities' listed in the Act. Which of the following is NOT a 'capacity' mentioned in the Act?

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Which of the following is a common misconception about disability?

<p>A disability must always be visible to qualify for protection under the Equality Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these correctly describes a significant difference between the Disability Discrimination Acts (DDA) and the Equality Act 2010?

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Which of these is a situation where a person would be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010?

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Disability Definition (DDA)

A disabled person has a physical or mental impairment with substantial, long-term negative effects on normal activities.

Substantial

Substantial means the impairment's effect is neither minor nor trivial.

Long-term

Long-term indicates the impairment lasts or is expected to last for at least 12 months.

Normal day-to-day activities

Everyday activities like eating, washing, walking, and shopping affected by impairment.

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Capacities listed in the Act

Includes mobility, manual dexterity, speech, hearing, seeing, and memory.

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Examples of impairments

Conditions such as difficulty walking, writing, controlling movements, or understanding can qualify as disabilities.

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Conditions not considered disabilities

Temporary conditions like hay fever or a sprained ankle aren’t disabilities due to lack of substantial long-term impact.

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Correctable eyesight

Eyesight easily corrected by glasses does not qualify as a disability.

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Study Notes

Disability Definition Under the Equality Act 2010

  • The Equality Act 2010, replacing the DDA, protects individuals from discrimination based on disability.
  • This Act defines disability similarly to the DDA.

Key Elements of the Disability Definition

  • Impairment: A physical or mental impairment is required.
  • Substantial Adverse Effect: The impairment must have a substantial, and not minor or trivial, negative impact on a person's ability to perform normal day-to-day activities.
  • Long-Term Effect: The negative impact must be long-term, lasting or likely to last for at least 12 months.
  • Normal Day-to-Day Activities: Normal daily tasks like eating, washing, walking, and shopping are examples.
  • Affected Capacities: The impairment must affect one or more identified capacities (e.g., mobility, manual dexterity, speech, hearing, seeing, memory).

Examples of Normal Day-to-Day Activities & Affected Capacities

  • Mobility: Walking up steps, wheelchair use.
  • Manual Dexterity: Holding a pen to write.
  • Physical Coordination: Self-feeding, impacted by conditions like Alzheimer's or stroke.
  • Continence: Bladder control.
  • Lifting/Carrying/Moving Objects: Handling everyday items.
  • Speech, Hearing, Eyesight: All affect day-to-day communication.
  • Memory/Concentration/Learning/Understanding: Cognitive abilities.
  • Risk Assessment: Understanding potential physical dangers.

Examples of What Does Not Constitute a Disability

  • Temporary conditions with no long-term impacts, such as hay fever, broken limbs, or sprained ankles.
  • Conditions correctable with simple solutions like glasses for eyesight issues.
  • Situations lasting fewer than 12 months.

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