The City of Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2013/14 2017/18 is Nedlands’ – a key strategic document outlining the City’s approach to working towards a more accessible and inclusive community. The City is required by legislation to: Maintain a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan; Address seven specific outcome areas in the plan; and Report to the Disability Services Commission annually on progress against the plan. While the City is required by legislation to maintain and implement a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, direct community benefits also result from the commitment to access and inclusion. City’s Community Benefits Many individuals and groups within the community benefit from measures designed to create a more inclusive and accessible community. For example, automatically opening doors, designed to facilitate wheelchair entry into a building, also assist the person carrying a heavy load of books or the parent pushing a pram. Information that meets access guidelines is generally easier for everyone to read. Perhaps the most significant benefit of a more accessible, inclusive community is that community participation is maximised. A community where the maximum number of people are able to work, play, shop, recreate and participate fully in community life is a productive, healthy and connected community. While the emphasis in the legislation is on ensuring access by people with disabilities, measures to ensure access and inclusion benefit and strengthen the whole community. Legislation
The City of Nedlands’ Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18 is a key strategic document outlining the City’s approach to working towards a more accessible and inclusive community. The City is required by legislation to: Maintain a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan; Address seven specific outcome areas in the plan; and Report to the Disability Services Commission annually on progress against the plan. While the City is required by legislation to maintain and implement a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, direct community benefits also result from the City’s commitment to access and inclusion. Community Benefits Many individuals and groups within the community benefit from measures designed to create a more inclusive and accessible community. For example, automatically opening doors, designed to facilitate wheelchair entry into a building, also assist the person carrying a heavy load of books or the parent pushing a pram. Information that meets access guidelines is generally easier for everyone to read. Perhaps the most significant benefit of a more accessible, inclusive community is that community participation is maximised. A community where the maximum number of people are able to work, play, shop, recreate and participate fully in community life is a productive, healthy and connected community. While the emphasis in the legislation is on ensuring access by people with disabilities, measures to ensure access and inclusion benefit and strengthen the whole community. Legislation