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7 years 10 months ago #164090 by Sensory Advocates NW
entrance to job centres was created by Sensory Advocates NW
we have a deaf clients who has not been allowed to take a companion into the job centre . am I right in thinking this is not permitted ?

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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #164127 by slugsta
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Hi and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is

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It appears that the security guards are very reluctant to let anyone into the building unless they, personally, have an appointment inside.

However, there are many people who - for very good reason - need to have someone with them. Allowing this would clearly come under the 'reasonable adjustment' that must be made for people with disabilities.

Your client might need to write to the person they were going to see, point out that their companion was denied entry and make the reasonable adjustment argument.

In addition, the claimant's MP might be interested to hear how people are being treated

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