Types of disability discrimination
It's important to understand the different types of disability discrimination, so you know how to deal with it and what your rights and responsibilities are under discrimination law (Equality Act 2010).
Disability discrimination includes:
- direct or indirect discrimination
- discrimination arising from disability
- failure to make reasonable adjustments
- harassment
- victimisation
There are different rights under discrimination law, depending on which of those is taking place.
If you need some help to understand the different types of disability discrimination, you can contact:
Direct discrimination
Direct disability discrimination is when someone is put at a disadvantage and treated less favourably because of:
- their own disability
- the disability of someone they know or have a connection with ('discrimination by association')
- a 'perceived' disability – this means thinking someone has a disability when they do not ('discrimination by perception')
Direct discrimination against someone who's disabled
This is when a disabled person is put at a disadvantage and treated less favourably because of their disability