Staff within Exchequer Services will ensure that when carrying out their duties, people they encounter that have disabilities are not subject to prejudice and discrimination.  To achieve this aim Exchequer Services has adopted the following guidance:

• A review of policies, procedures and practices will be affected to ensure they comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. For example, in October 2006 new legislation on ‘Age’ Discrimination is being introduced, and any necessary action will be taken to ensure compliance therewith.
• Information will be made available on request through materials in symbols, large print, braille, British Sign Language video or audio description. Arrangements can also be made which offer alternatives to verbal communication – this will enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal access to information and services.
• Recruitment and selection will be carried out in accordance with best practice standards. Reasonable adjustments will be made so that applicants with disabilities and existing employees who become disabled are treated fairly and with proper consideration of their abilities and needs.
• All reasonable efforts will be made to help employees who are or become disabled to remain in gainful employment within Exchequer.
• Exchequer Services employees will receive appropriate training in disability awareness and equality, and will be made aware of the responsibility for implementing and monitoring this Policy.
• Staff, in consultation with disabled people, will work to find solutions to disability issues which match need and deliver best value for taxpayers and users of County Council services.

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