Disability framework for action

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Goal 6 – Auckland City continues to provide leadership in the area of disability

Objective: Make the general public, the business community and other councils more disability aware

The greater the level of disability awareness within all sectors of the community, the greater our ability to create a truly non-disabling society. It is important that the general public, including the business community and other local authorities, are aware of disability issues and Auckland City's activities in this area.

1. Key action

Develop and implement a communication plan to promote disability issues amongst the general public.

Rationale

Communicating the positive changes Auckland City has made with regards to accessibility is essential in order to encourage disabled people's participation. It is equally important to make sure that the general public are aware of these developments, in order to raise their awareness of disability issues and contribute to reducing attitudinal barriers.

2. Key action

Publish articles on disability issues in local government publications.

Rationale

Promoting discussion and best practice actions amongst local authorities is key to facilitating a regional approach to disability issues.

3. Key action

Initiate an Auckland regional forum on disability issues

Rationale

Allow for discussion amongst and between local authorities, the business community, and the general public on how we can work together on disability issues and promote the New Zealand Disability Strategy.