There are two possible impacts to consider in assessments
A negative or adverse impact - where the impact could disadvantage one equality target group, or some equality target groups. This disadvantage may be differential, where the negative impact on one patricular group of individuals or one equality target group is likely to be greater than on another. It should be noted that some negative impacts may be intended. The EQIA provides an opportunity to assess this.
| For example: An event that was held in a building with no induction loop facilities would have a negative or adverse impact on some attendees with a hearing impairment. |
A positive impact - will have a positive effect on an equality target group, or some equality target groups, or improve equal opportunities and/or relationships between groups. This positive impact may be differential, where the positive impact on one particular group of individuals or one equality target group is likely to be greater than on another.
| For example: A targeted training programme for young men between the ages of 15-21 would have a positive differential impact on this age group, compared with its impact on other age groups and women. It would not, however, necessarily have an adverse impact on these age groups or on women. |