Disability access and inclusion plan

Find out about the Department's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, which outlines the our commitment to disability services priorities for the period 2007 - 2012.

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Disability service priorities

The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) outlines the Department's disability services priorities for the period 2007 - 2012.

As required by the Disability Services Act 1993, the plan ensures:

  • People with disabilities have equal access to the Department’s offices, facilities, services and any events it may hold
  • People with disabilities receive information from the department in a format that will enable them to readily access and understand it
  • People with disabilities receive an equal level and quality of service from the Department’s employees
  • People with disabilities have equal opportunities to make complaints to the Department
  • People with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in any public consultation.


Obtain a copy of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

A copy of the plan can be downloaded in PDF or RTF format below. If you require these publications in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio tape, hard copy etc.) please contact us.
  • Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) (rtf 1.5MB)

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Reporting requirements for State Government contractors

The Disability Services Commission website (external website) provides resources for State Government Contractors and Contract Managers. These resources explain the reporting requirements for State Government contractors under the Disability Services Act 1993. The website also includes:
  • The Contractor Report template to assist contractors in recording access activities in the desired areas of their contracting agency's DAIP
  • Guidelines to assist Contract Managers in implementing the reporting requirements for State Government Agents and Contractors.


Electric mobility scooters

The Department of Transport has developed an information brochure on the safe use of electric mobility scooters (gophers).
Information regarding gophers KB

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