Understanding the Envisaged New National Disability Bill: Essential Insights and Legal Implications for Built Environmen

The SA Law Reform Commission’s envisaged new National Disability Bill went out for Public Comment on the 1st October 2024. It will establish new and unprecedented rights for persons with disabilities, new and unprecedented duties toward them for all role-players in the built environment, new practice opportunities as well as new non-compliance consequences.

So the draft Bill is set to change this area of industry practice for good. This webinar unpacks what’s in the bill, how it reshapes the law and the far-reaching implications it holds for built environment professionals and all South Africans in the service sector.

Join us for an introductory exploration of the bill’s key components, covering new compliance requirements, timelines for implementation, and critical updates from current legislation and case law. Through case studies and real-world examples, we will highlight potential legal risks and liabilities that professionals may face if they fail to meet these updated…