For example, the introduction of AACFs could facilitate improved social inclusion for people with a disability as a result of improved accessibility and mobility. Over time, the consultation findings suggest that this might also help to reduce stress, improve social participation, and improve the quality of life and mental or physical health of not only people with complex disabilities but also their carers. An overview of the potential long term social and economic benefits (in addition to those captured through the quantitative analysis) of mandating the provision of AACFs in Class 6 shopping centres and Class 9b assembly buildings is provided in Table 51 below. Table : Summary of qualitative benefits Group Short term benefits Long term benefits Person Toileting needs are met and equal access Improved quality of life, wellbeing with a to facilities is provided and mental health outcomes Disability Longer attendance at Class 6 shopping Improved community inclusion centres or Class 9b assembly buildings Improved social participation Increased dignity Increased opportunities to engage Reduced social isolation and increased with the workforce social cohesion Reduced reliance on social welfare Reduced stress and anxiety and / or insurance Psychological benefits for people with a disability from outings Carer Reduced stress and anxiety Reduced stress from caring for person with a disability Reduced need to change person with a complex disability in unsuitable Improved quality of life, wellbeing environments and mental health outcomes for informal carers Longer attendance at Class 6 shopping centres or Class 9b assembly buildings Improved social participation for informal carers Improved social inclusion and inclusion in daily life / family activities for informal carers leading to reduced isolation Reduced potential for injury in assisting person with a complex disability with their toileting needs Society Increased awareness of the special needs Greater inclusivity and awareness and challenges associated with living with in society a complex disability Reduced health system costs Reduced stress / anxiety for the elderly or Increased engagement in human people using wheelchairs, mobility rights and social impact scooters etc. More equitable society Needs of progressively older population are met Needs of those with progressive diseases / disorders addressed Tourism dollars increase due to availability of suitable facilities
For example, the introduction of AACFs could facilitate improved social inclusion for people with a disability as a result of improved accessibility and mobility. Over time, the consultation findings suggest that this might also help to reduce stress, improve social participation, and improve the quality of life and mental or physical health of not only people with complex disabilities but also their carers. An overview of the potential long term social and economic benefits (in addition to those captured through the quantitative analysis) of mandating the provision of AACFs in Class 6 shopping centres and Class 9b assembly buildings is provided in Table 51 below. Table : Summary of qualitative benefits Group Short term benefits Long term benefits Person with a Disability Toileting needs are met and equal access to facilities is provided Longer attendance at Class 6 shopping centres or Class 9b assembly buildings Increased dignity Reduced social isolation and increased social cohesion Reduced stress and anxiety Psychological benefits for people with a disability from outings Improved quality of life, wellbeing and mental health outcomes Improved community inclusion Improved social participation Increased opportunities to engage with the workforce Reduced reliance on social welfare and / or insurance Carer Reduced stress and anxiety Reduced need to change person with a complex disability in unsuitable environments Longer attendance at Class 6 shopping centres or Class 9b assembly buildings Improved social inclusion and inclusion in daily life / family activities for informal carers leading to reduced isolation Reduced potential for injury in assisting person with a complex disability with their toileting needs Reduced stress from caring for person with a disability Improved quality of life, wellbeing and mental health outcomes for informal carers Improved social participation for informal carers Society Increased awareness of the special needs and challenges associated with living with a complex disability Reduced stress / anxiety for the elderly or people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters etc. Greater inclusivity and awareness in society Reduced health system costs Increased engagement in human rights and social impact More equitable society Needs of progressively older population are met Needs of those with progressive diseases / disorders addressed Tourism dollars increase due to availability of suitable facilities