The Department of Health is calling for comment and feedback on its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2020-2025.
The plan’s key strategies will set the foundation for building an inclusive organisation over the next five years.
In a statement, the Department said providing equal access for people with disability to its information, services and facilities was a high priority.
“Through the DAIP, the Department of Health will continue to strive to ensure that people with disability in Western Australia can access services in a way that promotes their independence, opportunities and participation in the workplace and community at large,” the statement said.
“Seven outcome areas have been identified to support improvements to access and inclusion in relation to services and events, buildings and facilities, information, quality of service, complaints and consultation processes.”
It said the scope of the consultation related to the Department’s DAIP only.
“Each Health Service Provider in Western Australia is required to develop and implement a DAIP,” it said.
“The Department of Health is system manager for the WA health system, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our Health Service Providers who are responsible for service delivery.”
It said feedback on its DAIP was sought from community members, in particular people with disability, family and friends of people with disability, carers, agencies and service providers.
Comments close on Saturday (23 January) and can be made at this PS News link.
