DISABILITY ACCESS AND
INCLUSION PLAN
2007-2011
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Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2007-2011
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgement
Plan contact details
DOCEP contact details
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INTRODUCTION
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Background
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DOCEP’s functions, facilities and services
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Our department
Our purpose
Our values
Our strategic direction, functions and services
Our stakeholders
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ACCESS AND INCLUSION POLICY STATEMENT FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS
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Our commitment
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Progress since 2004
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION
PLAN
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Responsibility for the planning process
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Community consultation process
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Internal consultation
External consultation
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Findings of the consultation
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Access barriers
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Responsibility for implementing the plan
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Communicating the plan
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Monitoring, evaluation, review and reporting
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Monitoring
Evaluation
Review
Reporting
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STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND INCLUSION
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A – Requirements of contractors and agents
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Appendix B - References
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Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2007-2011
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Acknowledgement
The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) acknowledges
the contribution and assistance provided by the Disability Services Commission,
staff, and individuals and groups within the community, which has been invaluable in
the development of this Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Plan contact details
The primary contact officer for questions or feedback on the department’s Disability
Access and Inclusion Plan is the Principal Corporate Development Officer in the
Office of the Director General