As the democratically elected body representing the people who live and work in the Craigavon area, it is important for Council to be aware of its responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act when carrying out its functions.
Our Disability Action Plan is a statement of Council's commitment to meeting its statutory obligations under Section 49a of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended by the Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006). The amended Act places new duties on public authorities, when carrying out their functions, to have regard to the need:
- To promote positive attitudes towards disabled people; and
- To encourage participation by disabled people in public life.
The Disability Action Plan outlines how Council proposes to do this and also how disability issues will be more effectively mainstreamed by making sure that they are central to the whole range of policy and decision making within Council.
A new Plan for 2010-11 has now been approved and is available to view or download below.
If you require the Plan in an alternative format (such as Braille, computer disk, audio tape etc.), please contact:
Stephanie Harte (Policy Development Officer)
Email:
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Tel: 028 3831 2501
Minicom: 028 3832 9757
