Disability Bill 2001

Bill entitled an Act to make further and better provision for persons with disabilities in respect of accessibility to public buildings, public services and certain other services and to employment in the public service; to provide for the establishment by Comhairle, as part of its advocacy services of a personal advocacy service to represent, help or support certain persons with disabilities in seeking assistance for their needs from statutory or voluntary bodies; to give additional powers to the National Disability Authority for the purposes of monitoring and promoting compliance with the provisions of the Act by public bodies and certain other service providers; to regulate genetic testing of persons; to establish a centre for excellence in universal design; and to provide for related matters