DDA and software packages

emmiepips | 21:47 Tue 24th May 2005 | Technology

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My partner is blind, and although he uses a screenreader and other equipment to help him at work and home ( he is a customer service assistant), he is unable to access the database used at work , and much of the in-house network - access to his personnel record, holiday entitlement, training information etc.

We all know about buildings and web accessibility, but where does the Disability Discrimination Act stand on networks, servers and (non Windows) software packages?

Any info would be much appreciated...thanks

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stevie21

At the most basic level, companies are required to make "reasonable adjustments" to ensure that he's not discriminated against.
If an adjustment to help him cost �980,000 then it would be unreasonable to expect that just for one employee.
I've no idea of the availability or cost of such software, I just thought I'd be argumentatiev and give an extreme example

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