Be responsive to addressing the barriers experienced by the families and carers of people with disabilities Ensure that all policies and practices that govern the operation of departmental services are consistent with the Commission’s policy on access Ensure that people with disabilities are included, as are other people, to access the services of the GDC and any events organised by the GDC. Outcome 2 People with disabilities will have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the GDC Specifically the Commission will: Ensure that access to its offices is available to people with disabilities There are toilet facilities available to people with disabilities Develop awareness and a culture within the Commission that ensures that people with disabilities do not encounter barriers to the Commission’s offices or information available from the Commission. Ensure fire wardens are trained in evacuation procedures for people with disabilities. Outcome 3 People with disabilities receive information from GDC in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it Specifically the Commission will: Produce all of its information on services and workshops using clear and concise language Advise the community that, upon request, information about Commission services can be made available in alternative formats, such as large print or audio Ensure the GDC website and intranet meet the needs of people with disabilities. Outcome 4 People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the GDC as other people receive from the staff of the GDC
Be responsive to addressing the barriers experienced by the families and carers of people with disabilities Ensure that all policies and practices that govern the operation of departmental services are consistent with the Commission’s policy on access Ensure that people with disabilities are included, as are other people, to access the services of the GDC and any events organised by the GDC. Outcome 2 People with disabilities will have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the GDC Specifically the Commission will: Ensure that access to its offices is available to people with disabilities There are toilet facilities available to people with disabilities Develop awareness and a culture within the Commission that ensures that people with disabilities do not encounter barriers to the Commission’s offices or information available from the Commission. Ensure fire wardens are trained in evacuation procedures for people with disabilities. Outcome 3 People with disabilities receive information from GDC in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it Specifically the Commission will: Produce all of its information on services and workshops using clear and concise language Advise the community that, upon request, information about Commission services can be made available in alternative formats, such as large print or audio Ensure the GDC website and intranet meet the needs of people with disabilities. Outcome 4 People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the GDC as other people receive from the staff of the GDC
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