CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS ACT 1970

This Act makes further provisions with respect to the welfare of chronically sick and disabled persons.  Sections 1 – 3 consider welfare and housing.  Section 3 imposes duties on the housing authorities for those with special needs, chronically sick or disabled.  Sections 4 – 7 apply to premises open to the public.  Section 8 makes provisions relating to university and school buildings.  Section 13 relates to the youth employment service which requires at least one person to be responsible for the employment of young disabled persons.  Section 16 sets out the duties of the national advisory council under Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.  Section 17 and 18 make special provisions with respect to persons under 65.

Section 26 imposes a duty on every local educational authority to require special educational treatment for children suffering from autism or other forms of early child hood psychosis.  Section 27 imposes a duty on every local educational authority for special educational treatment for children suffering with acute dyslexia.