As a member of various groups supporting disabled people, I deal with negative attitudes towards disabled people on an almost daily basis.
However, the blatant discrimination shown towards Suchi Chatterjee when she requested help from the fire service to gain access to her first-floor flat because the lift was broken (The Argus, September 30) was truly horrendous.
What right does the fire service have to refuse assistance to a disabled person in favour of a group of able-bodied people well able to fend for themselves?
Unlike those who chose to attend the Labour conference, Suchi did not chose to be disabled. As with all disabled persons, she has a basic right to be treated equally.
I trust an apology will be forthcoming from the fire service to Suchi. Should they not be familiar with the Disability Discrimination Act (1995), including Part 3 (2005), I would be delighted to send them a copy.
-Maggie King, Brighton
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