6 OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE INCLUSION AND ACCESS The following strategies act as a guide for specific actions, which are identified in Council Program Plans (developed for each department of Council annually). The strategies are organised under the six desired outcomes, which provide a framework for improving Access and Inclusion in the City, with particular regard for people with disability. Outcome 1: Adelaide City Council programs, services and events are inclusive Strategy Timeline Target and Measures Work with the community and disability sector partners to identify opportunities to modify Council services to meet the needs of people with disability 2013-2016 No. of targeted business improvement projects implemented annually Seek information, partnerships and funding to support people with disability, their families and carers to live independently and actively engage in their community (including but not limited to the HACC Program) 2013-2016 No. of new and ongoing partnerships with disability sector representatives and organisations annually Amount of external funding received annually Amount of Council grant funding distributed annually Work with the community and disability sector partners to demonstrate best practice in the delivery of Council events 2013-2016 Case study prepared Work with the community and disability sector partners to ensure that library and community centre services and programs are inclusive 2013-2016 Evidence of engagement with disability sector representatives and organisations in the design and/or delivery of services and programming Provide regular awareness training to frontline staff 2013-2016 No. of staff trained in disability related topics annually Ensure Council’s ‘People and Culture Strategy’ demonstrates Council’s commitment to ensuring our employment policies encourage participation from people from a wide range of backgrounds, including 2013-2016 An increase in the number of Council employees with disability
of accessible venues Work in consultation with the community and disability sector partners to research and design projects to improve people’s ability to find their way (wayfinding) in the City 2013-2016 No. of wayfinding projects researched, designed and implemented in consultation with sector representatives annually Investigate opportunities to improve accessible toilet facilities in the City, with special regard to the needs of people who require carers assistance 2013-2016 Evidence of investigation Delivery of solutions Outcome 3: Adelaide City Council information is accessible Strategy Timeline Target and Measures Ensure online information is accessible and available in a range of formats that respond to diverse needs, including but not limited to vision impairment and low literacy, that meets relevant reader technology standards 2013-2016 Website passes an accessibility audit within 2 years of the Strategy’s implementation Provide information in plain English and in a print size that is easy to read 2013-2016 Case study prepared Work with the community and disability sector partners to make best use of new and emerging technology 2013-2016 Examples of where new and emerging technologies have been utilised
Strategic Plan Vision: One City, Many Places 2012-2016 Outcome 1: City of Great Places Outcome 2: Accessible City Outcome 3: Creative City Outcome 4: Liveable City Outcome 5: Prosperous City Outcome 6: Environmentally Sustainable City City Design Program City Planning Program Public Realm Program Accessible City Program Vibrant City Program City Community Program City Safety and Customer Service Program City Growth & Development Program Active City Program Economic Development Program Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Program Sustainable City Program Appendix A Adelaide City Council Strategic Plan, program (department) alignment for Council Strategies