1. POLICY
Active Training Group fully supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of disability. No applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of disability.
It is in the interest of Active Training Group and those who work for it to ensure that all available human resource talents and skills are considered when employment opportunities arise. Active Training Group is committed to maintaining and managing a diverse workforce.
2. PURPOSE
To ensure that Active Training Group complies with the Equality Act 2010 (which replaces the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) and to ensure that disabled people falling within the definition of the Act are treated equally and fairly. To ensure we recruit and retain the best people for Active Training Group.
3. SCOPE
The Disability Discrimination Policy covers all staff and job applicants. This also covers employees who become disabled during their employment. Where relevant it also covers staff employed by outside agencies working on Active Training Group premises.
4. POLICY GUIDELINES
Recruitment, training and promotion are carried out in line with Active Training Group Codes of Practice. Clear job descriptions and person specifications are used (where appropriate) to enhance objective assessments and to ensure that decisions are made solely on objective and job-related criteria. Active Training Group will endeavour to give training and guidance to all relevant Staff, to ensure that the risk of possible discriminatory attitudes affecting decisions are minimised and that there is an understanding of the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Active Training Group operates a Grievance Procedure to enable grievances, including those relating to unfair discrimination on grounds of disability, to be formally heard. All reasonable and necessary changes will be investigated and any justified changes will be made to the workplace and to employment arrangements so that disabled people are not at any substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people.
This covers all areas of employment, including recruitment, promotion and training. In recruitment and selection, Active Training Group will modify selection techniques, where appropriate, and make any other reasonable changes to ensure that disabled people can be considered equally with non-disabled candidates.
Active Training Group is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all visitors, including those with disabilities. The following policy outlines our commitment to ensuring that visitors with disabilities receive the same level of service as all other visitors, without discrimination.
Accessibility:
Our business has made reasonable adjustments to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, however, access is not suitable for visitors who require wheelchair access due to the business premises being on the first floor with no lift access.
Communication:
We will make reasonable accommodations in communication with visitors with disabilities, such as providing written materials in alternative formats and offering assistance with communication technology.
Service Animals:
Service animals are welcome at Active Training Group and we will make reasonable accommodations to assist visitors with disabilities who use them.
Reservations and Booking:
We will make reasonable accommodations to assist visitors with disabilities in making reservations and booking accommodations that meet their needs.
Complaints and Concerns:
If a visitor with a disability experiences discrimination or a barrier to access during their stay, they may report their concerns to the management, who will work to resolve the issue in a timely and effective manner.
Employee Training:
All staff receive training on disability awareness and how to assist visitors with disabilities. This policy is intended to comply with all applicable laws, including the Equalities Act 2010 If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, please do not hesitate to contact the management.
