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Disability Report Shows City’s Commitment to Equal Access
The Disability and Access Inclusion Plan (DAIP) progress report released by the City today (Wednesday, 21 September 2011), shows a host of developments to improve access to facilities and services for people with a disability and seniors.
Mayor Russell Aubrey said, “We know old-style paths can be a hazard for zimmer frames and the vision-impaired, so the City has completed the removal of every single slab style path and has replaced identified sections of path presenting trip hazards. Existing paths and pram ramps have continued to be upgraded to meet current Australian standards for Design for Access Mobility.”
“Line markings for many ACROD car bays have also been re-painted and new ACROD bays have been installed in Applecross, Melville and Brentwood. City rangers inspect an average of 150 ACROD bays per month to ensure they remain available to those with valid permits.”
Other achievements which have improved equal access to buildings and facilities include:
· Kadidjiny Park in Melville has been constructed to accommodate universal access and includes a unisex accessible toilet, ACROD bays and paths throughout. The playground includes a variety of sensory elements such as musical instruments, textured surfaces, bright colours and sculptures.
· The public toilets adjacent to Bull Creek Tennis Club (on Bob Gordon Reserve) and the Canning Bridge Library Lounge have been upgraded to include a unisex accessible toilet.
· The Heathcote playground had visual markers installed on all steps and limestone boarders to create a greater colour contrast for those with vision impairment.
The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan was created in 2007 and is updated every five years. Its progress is reported each year in the annual report and to the Disability Services Commission. It provides a means of ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access: services; community events; buildings and facilities; information; consultative and complaint resolution processes.
Comprehensive information regarding the accessibility of a variety of parks and facilities throughout the City of Melville is also now available at www.melvillecity.com.au/disability-access or contact 1300 635 845.