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SHIRE OF PERENJORI
DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN (DAIP)
COMMUNITY SURVEY
INTRODUCTION
The Disability Services Act 1993 requires all Local Government bodies to have a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). The aim of the DAIP is to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers by focusing efforts to improve access to services and facilities.
This survey is your opportunity to voice your experiences and to tell us what improvements are necessary to facilitate better access to the services and facilities across the Shire of Perenjori.
By participating in this consultation you are providing us with the information we need to develop the DAIP.
The survey can be returned by mail, email, fax or dropped in person by
24th May 2013
Mail: Shire of Perenjori, PO Box 22, Perenjori, WA, 6620.
Email:
Fax: (08) 9973 1002
In Person: 44, Fowler Street, Perenjori.
Please contact Samuel Parker, Community Development Officer, Tel: 9973 1002 for any assistance or support in completing this survey.
Thank you for your participation and input.
A. Participant Details (please tick as appropriate)
1. Please specify whether you are:
o A person with a disability o A service provider o A parent
o A carer o Other (please specify) ______
2. If you have a disability or are a carer for a person with a disability, please indicate the disability /disabilities?
o Intellectual Disability o Physical Disability
o Neurological Disability o Cognitive Disability
o Vision Impairment o Deaf or Hearing Impairment
o Psychiatric Disability o Other ______
3. If you have a disability, or are a carer for a person with a disability, please provide your/their demographic information.
Gender
o Male o Female o Other
In what age range:
o0-12 o12-18 o18-30 o 30-50 o50-65 o 65 +
B. Evaluation of outcomes
Outcome 1: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access services and events. How do you rate the local government’s services?
L Poor K Average J Excellent
How could services be adapted or improved?
Outcome 2: People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access buildings and facilities. Which of the following facilities have you accessed and how do you rank them when considering access?
Facility / Accessed (Y/N) / L Poor / K Average / J ExcellentShire building
Library
Community Resource Centre
Aquatic Centre
Wellness Centre
Public Toilets
Tourist Bureau (Bank of NSW Building)
Town Oval
Sports Club
Sports Pavilion
Perenjori Peoples Pathway
Car Parking
Medical Centre
Latham Town Hall
Other
How could access to buildings and facilities be improved?
Outcome 3: People with disabilities receive information from a public authority in a format which will enable them to access the information. How do you rank the local government on access to information?
L Poor K Average J Excellent
How could access to information about Shire’s services and programs be
improved?
Outcome 4: People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of a public authority (local government). How do you rank the staff?
L Poor K Average J Excellent
How could staff improve awareness and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities?
Outcome 5: People with disabilities have the same opportunities to make complaints to a public authority. How do you rate the local government?
L Poor K Average J Excellent
How could the local government improve the complaint process for people with disabilities?
Outcome 6: People with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in any public consultation. How do you rate the local government?
L Poor K Average J Excellent
How could the local government improve consultation and decision making process?
C. Community Inclusion – Events and Strategies
1. What do you think of the level of access and inclusion for people with disabilities in Shire’s events and programs?
Events/Policies / Participant (Y/N) / L Poor / K Average / J ExcellentCommunity consultation on disability issues
Event or festival supported by the Shire of Perenjori
Sufficient ACROD parking to meet the needs of people with disabilities in terms of quantity and location
Monitoring of services and programs to ensure equitable process
2. What improvements would you like to see in the events and policies of the Shire to support the needs of people with disabilities?
3. Are you aware of any previous strategies/programs adopted by the Shire during 2006 – 2011 to improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities? Please list any such programs and state what you most liked and least liked of the programs.
Shire’s support programs:
Most liked activity/program:
Least liked activity/program:
4. How would you rate the support mechanisms for people with disabilities in community at large?
Strategy / Access (Y/N) / L Poor / K Average / J ExcellentSupport from community groups
Services provided by government agencies
Local business and tourist venues provide accessible venues
Are there any other issues that need to be considered a priority for an access and inclusion plan for the next five years (i.e. 2013 – 2016)?
Your contribution is valuable to our community!
If you would like to have further input or involvement in the creation of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan please provide your name, address, phone number and email address below: (This will remain confidential.)
Name:______
Contact Number: ______(home/work) ______(mobile)
______(email)
Address:______
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY. YOUR FEEDBACK WILL ASSIST US IN CREATING A DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN FOR THE SHIRE OF PERENJORI COMMUNITY.
The survey can be returned by mail, email, fax or dropped in person by
24th May 2013
Mail: Shire of Perenjori, PO Box 22, Perenjori, WA, 6620.
Email:
Fax: (08) 9973 1002
In Person: 44 Fowler Street, Perenjori.
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