Developing a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Resources and information to assist public authorities to develop, implement and report on their Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).
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Approximately 1 in 5, or 515,600, Western Australians have disability. Just like everyone else, people with disability have a diverse range of abilities, skills, strengths and aspirations. Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) play a critical role in creating a community that is accessible, inclusive and welcoming.

DAIPs are a key driver of positive change to:

  • eliminate discrimination against people with disability
  • provide inclusive and accessible facilities, information, services and workplaces.

In WA, the Disability Services Act 1993 requires public authorities to develop, implement and maintain a current DAIP.

The Department of Communities offers capacity building initiatives to assist public authorities to develop, implement and report on their DAIP.

Resources

Workshops for public authority staff

  • DAIP Progress Reporting covers:
    • completing the DAIP Progress Report.
    • aligning DAIP actions to ‘A Western Australia for Everyone: State Disability Strategy 2020-2030’ outcomes.
    • achievement writing.
  • DAIP Essentials. This workshop benefits staff who are new to the disability sector and developing a DAIP. The workshop covers:
    • key DAIP concepts.
    • steps to developing a DAIP.
    • implementing a DAIP.
  • Workshops by targeted topics and DAIP outcome area including:
    • DAIP evaluation.
    • DAIP implementation.

To find out more and to register for a workshop email: StateDisabilityStrategy@communities.wa.gov.au

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