Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Project Update

On 14 May 2024 Council adopted the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 

• Click here to read the agenda and minutes of the meeting of Council on 14 May 2024
• Click here to read the final endorsed Disability Access and Inclusion Plan  

Consultation Update - What We Heard 

A total of seventeen written submissions were received during the public consultation period. Feedback was also provided verbally at a range of drop in sessions. The following were the key themes of the feedback: 

• Support from the Access and Inclusion Panel for the Plan.
• Feedback to refine easy English and accessible formats of the Plan. 
• Consultation support for the Plan including Goals, Four Year Focus areas and implementation items. 
• Priorities for implementation, including: 
  • Investment in key infrastructure such as footpaths and signage to enhance accessibility. 
  • Wayfinding and access to and through the city. 
  • Clear paths of travel during events, construction, and associated with outdoor dining, e-scooters, bins and A-frames on footpaths. 
  • Provision of public toilets across the city and an increase in the number of Changing Places facilities. 
  • Transport provision and information including accessible car parking and public transport. 
  • Support for businesses and events to be more accessible and promote their accessibility.

The following changes were made in response to the feedback received:

• Refinement of drafting to reflect the language of disability as person first and identity first.
• Inclusion of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) data.
• Safety has been included in the principles of the Plan.
• Additional or adjusted roles for the City of Adelaide, as follows:
  • Goal 1 – Wayfinding – Facilitate the early adoption of building numbering to the left of business entrances ahead of legislative requirements coming into effect in 2025.
  • Goal 1 – Public and Active Transport (amended) - Advocate for improvements in the storage and regulation of e-scooters to ensure safe pedestrian paths.
  • Goal 2 – Community Buildings – Improvements to community buildings in the Adelaide Park Lands to consider accessibility and inclusion that supports participation in sport.
  • Goal 3 – Events (amended) - Investigate opportunities to partner with the State Government on accessible and inclusive major events in the City of Adelaide.
• Minor editorial updates.
• Updated photography to represent a diverse population and demographic which will be actioned following Council endorsement including image descriptions for all photographs and production of an Easy English version.