Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

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The Town of Cambridge is dedicated to exploring ways to eliminate barriers to access and promote inclusivity, empowering individuals to fully embrace their abilities and pursue their optimal lifestyles.

The creation of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is directed by The Western Australian Disability Services Act 1993 (Amended 2004). This Act mandates that all local government authorities develop and execute a DAIP to facilitate the enhancement of access and inclusion This helps ensure that people with disability have equal access to facilities, services, and employment opportunities in our community.

DAIP Outcome Areas

A DAIP helps public authorities plan and implement improvements to access and inclusion across seven outcome areas. These include the following:

Outcome 1: Services and events
People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by, the Town of Cambridge.

Outcome 2: Building and facilities
People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of the Town of Cambridge.

Outcome 3: Information
People with disability receive information from the Town of Cambridge in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.

Outcome 4: Service from staff
People with disability receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of the Town of Cambridge.

Outcome 5: Complaints
People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to make requests or complaints to the Town of Cambridge.

Outcome 6: Public consultation
People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by the Town of Cambridge.

Outcome 7: Employment
People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to be employed by the Town of Cambridge.

The strategies in the DAIP and Implementation Plan outline how the Town plans to meet these outcomes.