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“Framework for mainstreaming Ireland's experience"
Siobhan BarronDirector
National Disability AuthorityIreland
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Mainstreaming is
• Ensuring persons with disabilities can take their place in mainstream society;
• Ensuring mainstream public services include persons with disabilities
• Considering the impact on persons with disability of mainstream public policies
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Why is mainstreaming important
It enables a move from segregation to inclusion
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Statistics
• Number of people in Council of Europe countries = 800 million
• Number of people in Council of Europe countries with disabilities = 80 million which is approximately equivalent to entire population of Germany or over 10 times population of greater London
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Statistics – contd/…
• Approximately four out of five adults of working age with a disability has acquired that disability as an adult
• The incidence of disability rises progressively as we age
• By age 80, nearly four out of every ten people has a disability
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Barriers to mainstreaming
• Lack of knowledge and skills
• Established custom and practice
• Invisibility
• Attitudes and Perceptions
• Lack of supports
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Key developments in Ireland
• Department (Ministry) of Equality and Law Reform established in 1993 – disability equality role
• Government established a Commission to examine issues
• Commission reported in 1996 – “A Strategy for Equality”
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Key developments in Ireland contd/…
• Government statement of commitment to mainstreaming in 2000
• National Disability Authority established 2000
• National Disability Strategy launched in 2004
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Disability in Legislation
Disability is one of 9 grounds covered in:
• Employment Equality Act 1998 – employment and training
• Equal Status Act 2000 – access to goods, services and facilities
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Disability in Legislation
• Equality infrastructure established
• Equality Act 2004 - amendments
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National Disability Authority (NDA)
• Independent statutory body
• Established to support achievement of mainstreaming
• Advise and provide information to Government on disability matters
• Receives funding annually from Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
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NDA Functions
NDA functions include:
• Advice
• Research
• Input to standards for programmes and services
• Codes of Practice
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NDA Functions – contd/ …
• Monitoring implementation of standards and codes of practice
• Liaison with stakeholders
• Monitor employment in public sector
• Centre of Excellence in Universal Design
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Definition of Disability
Definition of disability in the Disability Act:
• Based on social model
• Concentrates resources where most needed
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Definition of Disability – contd/…
• “disability”, in relation to a person, means
a substantial restriction in the capacity of
the person to carry on a profession,
business or occupation in the State or to
participate in social or cultural life in the
State by reason of an enduring physical,
mental health or intellectual impairment
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National Disability Strategy
• Disability Act 2005
• “Sectoral Plans” – programmes of action by 6 government departments
• Legislation for Personal Advocacy Service
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National Disability Strategy contd/…
• Special multi-annual budget for high priority services
• Education legislation
• Cabinet Procedures – disability focus
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Mainstreaming in the Strategy
• Legal obligations to ensure buildings, services and information accessible
• Public services must provide integrated services to persons with disabilities and others
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Mainstreaming in the Strategycontd/…
• Public procurement to include accessibility requirement
• Access officer in every public body
• Complaints with appeal to Ombudsman
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Mainstreaming in the Strategycontd/…
• “Sectoral Plans” in health, environment, social welfare, employment, transport and communications
• Obligations for cross-agency co-operation
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Mainstreaming in the Strategycontd/…
• Consultation with disability sector
• Published plans of action
• Progress reports
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Framework to Support Strategy
• Cabinet Committee – Taoiseach and relevant Ministers
• Senior Officials Group – 10 government departments
• Monitoring committees in 6 departments
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Framework to Support Strategycontd/…
• Key supporting role for the NDA
• Engagement with disability sector
• New office for Disability and Mental Health
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Office for Disability and Mental Health
• Minister for Disability and Mental Health
• Covers 4 departments – health, education, employment and justice
• Support, co-ordination and co-operation
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Monitoring and Measuring Performance
• National Disability Strategy Stakeholder Monitoring Group (NDSSMG)
• Chair – Department of the Taoiseach
• Vice Chair – Chair of Disability Stakeholder Group
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Monitoring and Measuring Performance – contd/…
• Secretariat – Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
• Members – Senior Officials, NDA and Disability Groups
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Monitoring and Measuring Performance – contd/…
• NDSSMG meets twice per year to discuss progress and issues
• Reporting framework
• Reports to Cabinet Committee
• Targets and Indicators
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Disability Proofing
• Cabinet procedures amended
• Proposals for legislation and policy to be disability proofed
• Guidelines being developed
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Learning and Conclusion
• Clear Programme of Action
• Framework for co-operation and monitoring
• Supported at highest levels – Government, senior officials
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Learning and Conclusion – contd/…
• Inclusion in core business at local level
• Engagement with sector – shared learning
• Skills and knowledge developed in public sector
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Thank you
Siobhan Barron
www.nda.ie