The National Disability Strategy includes six core outcome areas. Each of these outcome areas includes a number of policy directives to guide the work of governments in meeting these outcomes. Trainer’s note: A summary of the National Disability Strategy and the six core outcome areas have been provided on pages Each state and territory has a state-wide plan in place to articulate how the National Disability Strategy will be implemented across their jurisdiction. Determine what policy measures are in place in your own state or territory and adapt the content for this section accordingly. In its concluding observations on the initial report of Australia (handed down in 2013), the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stated: The Committee commends the State Party for the adoption of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 to implement the Disability Convention across all jurisdictions. Further reading: National People with Disabilities and Carer Council, (2009). Council of Australian Governments, (2010). Overview of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 Outcome area 1- Inclusive and accessible communities Increased participation of people with disability, their families and carers in the social, cultural, religious, recreational and sporting life of the community. Improved accessibility of the built and natural environment through planning and regulatory systems, maximising the participation and inclusion of every member of the community. Improved provision of accessible and well-designed housing with choice for people with disability about where they live. A public, private and community transport system that is accessible for the community. Communication and information systems that are accessible, reliable and responsive to the needs of people with disability, their families and carers. Outcome area 2 - Rights protection, justice and legislation
The National Disability Strategy includes six core outcome areas. Each of these outcome areas includes a number of policy directives to guide the work of governments in meeting these outcomes. Trainer’s note: A summary of the National Disability Strategy and the six core outcome areas have been provided on pages Each state and territory has a state-wide plan in place to articulate how the National Disability Strategy will be implemented across their jurisdiction. Determine what policy measures are in place in your own state or territory and adapt the content for this section accordingly. In its concluding observations on the initial report of Australia (handed down in 2013), the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stated: The Committee commends the State Party for the adoption of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 to implement the Disability Convention across all jurisdictions. Further reading: National People with Disabilities and Carer Council, (2009). Council of Australian Governments, (2010). Overview of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 Outcome area 1- Inclusive and accessible communities Increased participation of people with disability, their families and carers in the social, cultural, religious, recreational and sporting life of the community. Improved accessibility of the built and natural environment through planning and regulatory systems, maximising the participation and inclusion of every member of the community. Improved provision of accessible and well-designed housing with choice for people with disability about where they live. A public, private and community transport system that is accessible for the community. Communication and information systems that are accessible, reliable and responsive to the needs of people with disability, their families and carers. Outcome area 2 - Rights protection, justice and legislation
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