THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT (1995) is aimed at ending the discrimination many disabled people face and gives them new rights when, among other things, obtaining goods and services. This initiative which came into effect in October 2004, is aimed at improving the quality of life for disabled people, and has led to an increased demand for induction loop systems.


BUILDING REGULATIONS (1992) Current building regulations state that non-domestic buildings which are newly erected or have been substantially reconstructed must provide aids for the hearing impaired. The areas requiring cover are booking and ticket offices where the customer is separated from the vendor by a glazed screen; and reception areas, auditoria and meeting rooms in excess of 100 m 2.