A BOLTON law firm is advising businesses to make adjustment to their properties in line with impending changes in disability.

The final phase of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force on October 1 this year to give disabled people rights in the areas of employment and access to goods, facilities, services and buildings.

Keogh Solicitors says that businesses now have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that the working practices and physical features of the building do not disadvantage disabled employees.

The firm, in conjunction with Chamber Business Connections, will be holding a free seminar on the implications of the Act next month.

Failure to make the adjustments required by the act could result in tribunal action.

Anne Dobie, head of property at Keoghs says: "Businesses, regardless of their size, will also be required to make reasonable adjustments to any physical feature of the premises which makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use.

"Failure by your business to make the adjustments required by the Act may result in court action against you for compensation and/or an order forcing you to comply with the legislation".

The seminar will take place on June 9 at the firm's offices at The Parklands, Lostock.

To book a place contact, Marcia Mairs on 01204 677019 or email Drop a line...mmairs@keoghs.co.uk