both physical and in terms of audiovisual technology and human assistance, and new infrastructure is not always consistently accessible. A House of Lords Committee heard allegations that a series of deadlines requiring bus operators to replace all vehicles was not being strictly enforced. Provision of accessible information by public bodies Since 31 July 2016, all organisations that provide National Health Service care or adult social care have been legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard. The standard is not however replicated across public services and despite requirements contained in the Equality Act 2010 there is a paucity of accessible information in relation to critical services such as courts and tribunals. The All Wales Standards for Communication and information for people with sensory loss and the recent statement on BSL recognises the communication needs of Deaf people accessing public services but does not give adequate recognition to the linguistic rights of Deaf people. Recommendations We recommend that the Committee calls upon the UK and Welsh Governments to: Develop measures, including policy commitments, to increase the supply and availability of accessible housing. Redouble efforts to ensure the promotion and enforcement of accessibility law, regulations and standards, through use of levers including government procurement, resourcing of enforcement and embedding accessibility in inspection regimes in health, education etc. Ensure that the provisions of the EU Accessibility Act are mirrored in domestic legislation. Remind local authorities of their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to equality between
both physical and in terms of audiovisual technology and human assistance, and new infrastructure is not always consistently accessible. A House of Lords Committee heard allegations that a series of deadlines requiring bus operators to replace all vehicles was not being strictly enforced. Provision of accessible information by public bodies Since 31 July 2016, all organisations that provide National Health Service care or adult social care have been legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard. The standard is not however replicated across public services and despite requirements contained in the Equality Act 2010 there is a paucity of accessible information in relation to critical services such as courts and tribunals. The All Wales Standards for Communication and information for people with sensory loss and the recent statement on BSL recognises the communication needs of Deaf people accessing public services but does not give adequate recognition to the linguistic rights of Deaf people. Recommendations We recommend that the Committee calls upon the UK and Welsh Governments to: Develop measures, including policy commitments, to increase the supply and availability of accessible housing. Redouble efforts to ensure the promotion and enforcement of accessibility law, regulations and standards, through use of levers including government procurement, resourcing of enforcement and embedding accessibility in inspection regimes in health, education etc. Ensure that the provisions of the EU Accessibility Act are mirrored in domestic legislation. Remind local authorities of their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to equality between
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