7.The Act has 16 sections and 5 Schedules. Its provisions fall into two broad areas:
	the establishment of the DRC, its constitution and related matters (see section 1 and Schedules 1 and 2); and
	the functions of the DRC (see sections 2 to 11 and Schedule 3).
8.In the DDA 1995, "disabled person" means a person who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This definition applies in the Act; although many provisions extend to cover those who have had a disability.
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