Synergies · Newcastle DIAP 2016-2019 • Newcastle DIAP adopted in March 2016 • Work in progress...
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Synergies
• Tourism is everybody’s business
• Inclusion is everybody’s business
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Inclusion- The Facts
• NDIS
• Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• s.12 (3) DIA
• July 2017
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Newcastle DIAP 2016-2019
• Newcastle DIAP adopted in March 2016
• Work in progress
• Internally focussed - working with all business units of Council
• DIAP as inspiration for projects and initiatives – visitor information and visitor experience
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Inspiration for visitor focused initiatives and projects.
5 concepts
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Solid Foundations
• Baseline reflection
• Audits & Compliance
• Physical access of key facilities
• Information & Marketing
• Staff/Volunteer training for disability confidence
www.wien.info/en/travel-info/accessible-vienna
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Accessibility of product
• What is available and accessible
• Facilities, providers, experiences, precincts
• Build knowledge over time
• Useability vs compliance
• Promote useability and work towards compliance
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Inclusion – more than physical access
• Diversity within disability
• Support and access requirements vary – physical, sensory, communication requirements
• Engagement & interpretation
• More than just paths and buildings – shoreline, natural features
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Journey Planning
• Residents & Visitors
• Trip planning and route identification
• Understanding what factors influence choice
• Make information available and accessible
www.uralla.nsw.gov.au
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Broaden mainstream information
• Opportunities for Local and regional tourism websites
• Accessibility details about facilities, providers, experiences, precincts
• Relevant access information to be collocated and styled
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6 Principles which underpin initiatives and projects.
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Good access benefits everyone
• Principle of universal design
• Good planning and implementation benefits multiple user groups
• Buildings, events, experiences
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Disability Confidence
• Honest and reflective analysis
• Audits and frameworks
• Training, awareness raising
• Continued engagement with people who have lived experience
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Demonstrate Leadership
• Own products first
• Useability assessments
• Piloting samples of accessible community & visitor information
• Follow leading examples
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit/accessibility_info
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Consistency
• Where possible, build upon successful initiatives
• Consistent use of icons or signage can increase inclusion
• Seek expert input where necessary
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/vision/towards-2030/transport-and-access/liveable-green-network/wayfinding-signage & www.sydneyforall.com
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Value Expert Experience • People with lived
experience are experts in barriers and opportunities to inclusion
• Community members provide great insight
• Key agencies and organisations can support breaking down localised barriers
http://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/accessible-newcastle/
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Future Focused
• Aspire to be disability confident and a destination of choice
• Aim to realise increased opportunities in employment and volunteering
• Potential for awareness raising and positive profile of people with a disability in our community
www.spinalcord.com/blog/top-10-disability-friendly-cities-to-visit & www.everythinggeraldton.com.au/
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Close
• Tourism and Inclusion are everyone’s business
• DIAPs are a tool to use to inform visitor information and experience
• Improve inclusion outcomes in cities and towns across NSW and beyond
Petria Jukes – Community Development Facilitator Newcastle City Council