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Disability Discrimination Ordinance

Republic of China Government of China Country Resources Disability Legislation China 31 August 1995 Legislation/regulation

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DDO provides the legal means to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and to facilitate their integration into the community to the fullest extent possible. It further provides persons with disabilities and their associates the legal safeguard for equal opportunities and protecting them against discrimination, harassment and vilification. DDO makes it unlawful to discriminate against or harass persons with disabilities and their associates in the areas of;

- Employment
- Education
- Access to premisis
- Provision of goods, services and facilities
-Accommodation
- Sporting activities
- Exercise of Government powers and performance of its functions
- Membership of trade unions, qualifying bodies, clubs and access to partnershiops

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