petrocelli wrote: equality act took over from dda?
No, the DDA replaced the Equality Act.
"If you were a Green Card holder between Dec '96 & Dec '99 you are automatically protected by the act, in respect of PAST DISABILITIES".
As far as I can see you would have had protection under the DDA not the Green Card, after 1995.
So, whilst the above is of no relevance then in proving myself disabled when it comes to the benefits, if i was working, i would have protection there?
Yes, the DDA can provide protection.
so, despite department of employment issuing the cards and recognising your disability, the equality act also recognising the past disability(green card termination date)., it's only of any use to you with regard to being employed?
The DDA extends to other areas other than employment, for example; shops have to make reasonable adjustments for disabled shoppers.
The DDA was never intended to interface with benefits legislation, they deal with very different aspects of being disabled or ill.
Gordon
