What is the DDA definition of Disability?
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. For the purposes of the Act: • Substantial means neither minor nor trivial. • Long term means that the effect of the impairment has lasted or is likely to last for at least 12 months (there are special rules covering recurring or fluctuating conditions). • Normal day-to-day activities include everyday things like eating, washing, walking and going shopping.
