I hope some of you managed to respond to the previous OGC consultation on
public procurement. This time the consultation document is from the Dept for
Work and Pensions, and the Disability Rights Commission is "urging
organisations and individuals to have their say on the extension of the
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to the functions of public authorities
and the introduction of a duty on public authorities, including local
councils, schools and colleges, to promote equality for disabled people."

One aspect of this duty would be to demonstrate good practice in accessible
public procurement. Links to various formats of the consultation document
can be found at http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/dwp/2004/equality/
A range of accessible versions are available by calling: 020 8867 3201 or
text phone: 020 8867 3217. I have attached a PDF version which I shall also
put in the IT-include "Files" area on the Yahoo websit for those who don't
get mail attachments.

The consultation ends on 21 October 2004.

Best wishes
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Ruth Loebl
Senior UK ICT Development Officer

RNIB Technology in Learning and Employment
58-72 John Bright Street
Birmingham
B1 1BN
Tel: +44 (0)121-665 4231
Fax: +44 (0)121-665 4201
Email: Ruth.Loebl@...
Web: http://www.rnib.org.uk/technology/

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