Approximately 1 in 5, or 515,600, Western Australians have disability. Just like everyone else, people with disability have a diverse range of abilities, skills, strengths and aspirations. Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) play a critical role in creating a community that is accessible, inclusive and welcoming.
DAIPs are a key driver of positive change to:
- eliminate discrimination against people with disability
- provide inclusive and accessible facilities, information, services and workplaces.
In WA, the Disability Services Act 1993 requires public authorities to develop, implement and maintain a current DAIP.
The Department of Communities offers capacity building initiatives to assist public authorities to develop, implement and report on their DAIP.
Resources
Workshops
- DAIP Progress Reporting covers:
- completing the DAIP Progress Report.
- aligning DAIP actions to ‘A Western Australia for Everyone: State Disability Strategy 2020-2030’ outcomes.
- achievement writing.
- DAIP Essentials. This workshop benefits staff who are new to the disability sector and developing a DAIP. The workshop covers:
- key DAIP concepts.
- steps to developing a DAIP.
- implementing a DAIP.
- Workshops by targeted topics and DAIP outcome area including:
- DAIP evaluation.
- DAIP implementation.
To find out more and to register for a workshop email: StateDisabilityStrategy@communities.wa.gov.au
