Twelve per cent of the local population is living with a disability and Yass Valley Council is working with the community to develop a plan to better improve access to services and activities.
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The Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is a legislative requirement of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (2014) and aims to demonstrate the council’s commitment to people living with a disability in our community.
Mayor Rowena Abbey said council has made some tangible improvements, including pram and wheelchair ramps for footpaths, the Munnagai Yerribi accessible walking track and accessible toilets and playgrounds.
“But this is just the start and more needs to be done,” she said.
During the community consultation period council will be engaging with targeted community groups, as well as the wider community. This engagement process will ensure that the plan will take into consideration the feedback given by businesses and community members, as well as people with a disability and their carers.
Strategies are expected to include actions associated with the following:
- Providing improved access to Council buildings, events and facilities.
- Providing improved access to Council information.
- Further supporting employment of people with disability.
Community members are encouraged to complete a survey available online (www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX5PCQF), in hard copy or in an Easy Read format. The survey will close 5pm on Monday May 22. To receive a paper version of the survey contact: Cathy.Campbell@yass.nsw.gov.au or 6226 9285.
A community forum will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, May 10 at the Yass Valley Council Chambers.
