Launch of National Disability Strategy Inclusion Plan (2017-2021)
Following extensive consultation, the Department of Justice and Equality has recently launched (July 2017) the new National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021.
The New National Disability Strategy Inclusion Plan has eight specific themes including Equality and Choice; Joined up policies and public services; Education; Employment; Health and well-being; Person-centred disability services; Living in the Community and Transport and accessible places.
Each theme has a number of objectives, actions and outlines who is responsible for implementing same. For example the plan requires that:
- Public services are universally designed and accessible to all citizens.
- Persons with disabilities can get to and from their chosen destination independently (without driving a car) in transport that is accessible to them.
- Public transport in both urban and rural areas is accessible.
- Persons with disabilities are able to access buildings and their facilities on the same basis as everyone else.
- Planning and design of public buildings and public spaces is informed by engagement with people with disabilities and other users across the spectrum of age, size, ability and disability.
- Public sector information is available in accessible formats that are easy to understand.
- New homes are designed to Universal Design standards and can be readily adapted to people’s changing needs.
- People with disabilities are supported to live an independent life in a home of their choosing in their community.
- Disability services are delivered to high quality standards and in line with international best practice.
- People with disabilities have the opportunity to work and have a career.
The National Disability Strategy Inclusion Plan can be downloded here.
The National Disability Inclusion Strategy Information Leaflet in Easy to Read format can be downloaded here.
Alternatively, if you need further information on accessibility or Universal Design, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team on 01-4151285 or e-mail [email protected]
