# The Disability Discrimination (Blind and Partially Sighted Persons) Regulations 2003, Regulation 3: Persons deemed to have a disability


A person is deemed to have a disability, and hence to be a disabled person, for the purposes of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 where—
(a) he is certified as blind or partially sighted by a consultant ophthalmologist in accordance with the relevant guidance; or
(b) he is a registered person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/712/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disability-discrimination-blind-and-partially-sighted-persons-regulations-2003/regulation-3
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