An introduction to the requirements for Disability Access and Inclusion Plans DAIPs For elected memb

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An introduction to the requirements
forDisability Access and Inclusion Plans
(DAIPs)For elected members of Local Governments
Disability Services Commission
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Impact of disability in WA

• 97 of people with a disability live in the
  community.
• 74.2 of PWD need some assistance.
• It is estimated by 2026 there will 615,500 people
  with a disability.

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Disability

• A disability is any continuing condition that
  restricts everyday activities.
• Disabilities can substantially reduce abilities
  required for day-to-day living.
• Some people have multiple disabilities.
• Some disabilities are hidden, while others may be
  visible.

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Access and barriers to access

• Access and inclusion is about providing equal
  opportunities to all.
• People with disabilities can experience
  difficulty in everyday activities.
• A disability can have a major impact on the
  persons life.

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Benefits of access and inclusion

• People with disabilities will benefit from
  improved access to services and facilities.
• Improved access will also benefit seniors and
  parents with prams.
• The community benefits from increased social and
  financial participation all members of the
  community.

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Legislative requirements

• Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992)
• Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act (1984)
  (amended 1988)
• Western Australia Disability Services Act
  (1993)(amended 2004)
• Building Codes of Australia

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DAIP requirements

• Address six desired outcomes
• Lodge with Disability Services Commission
• Meet reporting requirements
• Review every five years
• Staff, officers, agents and contractors to
  conduct business consistent with the LGs DAIP
• Consultation with people with disabilities in
  the development
• Promotion of the DAIP

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Six outcomes areas

• Access to services and events
• Access to buildings and facilities
• Information in alternative formats
• Staff awareness
• Opportunities to make complaints
• Participation in public consultation

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What our Local Government is doing?

• This could include
• access initiatives achieved
• current access issues and
• goals for the future.

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Resources

• DAIP Resource Manual
• The Commissions Community Access and Information
  Branch
• Other access information available at
  www.dsc.wa.gov.au