Carrickfergus man with cerebral palsy says he's being discriminated against when it comes to overnight accommodation
Jan 24, 2020, 11:18 AM
A Carrickfergus man, who has celebral palsy, says he's being discriminated against when it comes to overnight accommodation.
Mark Clagg is 35 years old and requires a hoist to lift him in and out of bed.
However, he says because these aren't readily available in hotels and guest houses he's been unable to stay overnight with family and friends on two occasions in the last few months.
Mark says the disability laws related to public services need to be revamped because it's now affecting his professional life as well. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to meet Mark.
Stephen was joined by Anne McKernan, director of Legal Services at the Equality Commission.
Mark Clagg is 35 years old and requires a hoist to lift him in and out of bed.
However, he says because these aren't readily available in hotels and guest houses he's been unable to stay overnight with family and friends on two occasions in the last few months.
Mark says the disability laws related to public services need to be revamped because it's now affecting his professional life as well. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to meet Mark.
Stephen was joined by Anne McKernan, director of Legal Services at the Equality Commission.