Orange, Blayney and Cabonne councils have launched a joint consultation process to update their Disability Inclusion Action Plans, which aim to build strong and equitable communities that are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
In short: Members of the community are encouraged to share their views on the accessibility and inclusivity of our regional towns and cities.
The consultation process will inform updated Disability Inclusion Action Plans across Orange, Blayney and Cabonne.
The Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility Survey is now open and will run until the end of September.
Members of the community are encouraged to share their views on the accessibility and inclusivity of our regional towns and cities to ensure local services, facilities and programs provided by Councils are inclusive and responsive to community needs.
Orange City Council's Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Marea Ruddy said the updated plans would guide actions across all three councils.
"The survey invites feedback from people with disability, carers, family members, service providers, organisations, and community members who want to help shape a more inclusive future," Cr Ruddy said.
"We want our region to be a community that provides equal opportunity for people with disability so that they may access opportunities as other residents do, and enjoy the benefits of living and working in our region."
The Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility Survey seeks insights into:
- How accessible the local community feels
- What changes people would like to see
- Attitudes toward accessibility in employment and workplaces, recreation, local businesses, communications and public spaces
- Mobility and access challenges
The Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility Survey is now open on Orange City Council's YourSay site here and will run until the end of September. In addition to the survey, face-to-face consultations will be held with local groups and service providers.
Visit yoursay.orange.nsw.gov.au to complete the survey.
