Short Description
An access resource kit developed to assist Western Australian State
Government agencies and Local Governments to improve access for
people with disabilities to their existing services and facilities. The kit is available in alternative formats (eg audio tape, computer disk, large print, Braille) by contacting the Disability Services Commission. Can also be viewed on their website.
More Details
ISBN 0 7309 7626 2
Contents include:
PART 1: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PLANNING FOR ACCESS
People with Disabilities
Barriers to Accessing Services
Designing for Access
PART 2: USING THE ACCESS CHECKLISTS
Disability Service Plans and Access Checklists
The Access Checklists
Using the Checklists - Steps
Guide for Local Governments
Guide for State Government Agencies
PART 3: ACCESS CHECKLISTS
Buildings and Facilities Checklist
Information Checklist
Staff Access Awareness Checklist
Public Participation Checklist
Adapting Services Checklist
PART 4: APPENDICES
Appendix A: Checklist Definitions
Appendix B: Access Provision, Requirements, Legislation, Codes
and Standards
Appendix C: Access Information and Contacts
Appendix D: Acknowledgments
Appendix E: Issues and Actions
Place Of Manufacture
Disability Services Commission