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Guide dog owners face everyday ignorance | Disability
Key takeaway
Guide dog owners in the UK are frequently denied access to businesses, indicating weak enforcement of the Equality Act.
- Step 1Media report highlights widespread illegal denial of access to guide dog owners, increasing public and regulatory scrutiny.
- Step 2Charities and disability rights groups pressure the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to enforce the Equality Act more strictly.
- Step 3SMEs in customer-facing sectors face higher compliance costs for staff training and physical adjustments, but reduced legal risk.
Source: theguardian.com
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