{"id":7001,"date":"2023-12-04T23:13:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T12:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=7001"},"modified":"2023-12-04T23:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T12:13:57","slug":"central-coast-council-disability-inclusion-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/central-coast-council-disability-inclusion-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council Advances Inclusion for People with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Central Coast Council celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--jT3qgyTW7lCdLW6lZ3kyW8D_3CW79V_h3N1BtDxb8bMvxW7R77pG9jpYpQW42vnfs4LsD-jW18-S0G19YwlNW865r0K3QSGnmW50CyYM7MXd5dW8p6nlk70sRQjN259vfXQN1C8W9fpQFb5P52BxVs1nrb6sKtMwW8NHLry5M984NW2svT3X4KbXC0W6cP8S029QW2CW796yrJ8-K5-dW93WMQY36kBtZW1yD65K6-CjpyW3H-D2k4ZtFwlW2gcCzz3yK6PVVVtk9M4ypf9CW52Dw9t7bj3_5W684cCz4W4QTjW4Qq__22Y1F4FV7sdbh9hG_Z9f17kbNb04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Day of People with Disability<\/a> on 3 December, and is raising local awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability, to help create a more accessible and inclusive region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council recently collaborated with local pottery school Centered Ceramics, that offered people with disabilities the opportunity to learn pottery and ceramics in a mainstream commercial studio, and then exhibit their work in a public gallery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local business learned how to make their premises and programs more accessible to attract customers with different access needs. Some of these adjustments included portable ramps and a modified tabletop pottery wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--k83qgyTW7Y8-PT6lZ3nPW2M4M858V2gKfW2mqKRh2GKXm3W5lYD6h5l38XsW3r_MZy2MWQX_W8WJmQJ4pypfGW3rMzSs7kj94rW366kym2q1-b9W6Slz5K770l65W81n-b32S09SlW8vQKgP8gLFGVW2k38lk5Z2vRtN4zXDkYgvLfpW7my-l16HLP5VW5F2W7y54mQQkW8DgNrN6G8LS-W7WSXKW2bWcn2W6SVRlM4FL1-XMwMW1K24h58W3NFX9c6Zjl-wN2_7CzrWGV0lW6m34RK2WY2mSVXk6L136PhL3N7W28GdCcys4W19jhQy5tH33kN2H7gYVJbRBHW33P48y6k4kpWf2Y2NlC04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a> has been developed so our community can hear from the local business owner and some of the participants of the program about their experience. Council\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--jz5nR32W6N1X8z6lZ3l-W5z0Q2w4stdM7W6cZzgs94yhVdW8Rp9qC3vzxnqW6gfl563PVk8cW4d-XHL295GqsW4dXxRM2_Hh8GW4hT8567GdFHmW4l3fzH7tfGdbW64sRZ58DDcKZMyHhwqtLKmfW13m8K-5N2XCnW4VtHsT5GWTm4W3NJ8Mr8fwVxPW6Hhc3L32l2D6W1W_mHK7hFtYKW8ThfdD2xX_gzW4sWDDX4DqnDSW4c0fcF3cZT1sW5Jbdxv5JQ2l9W71KKlK4lDclnW69-h_W14ZhkGVMGxJD5V-tc7W6h3F-C1V8F75W5ChT-72pB-hDW6c_Qcj6hbWxPN2skrbzyvrQkW5mnc_75kqF3hW4Cr8LL4Kc8D1W6PY5Fn9gdjRSW6wsbGc7Zcf7HW62XRPB6L4wh3W131bBT44Dyq-W5wG_5W83mgX6W66X6F-1H5wN1W3jK6p84ctpHPW82kp6V3xnXYlW2-WfDX3WXYRJW3h9P4R55Jw_vdswnyb04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access and inclusion guide for businesses <\/a>is also available online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council Disability and Inclusion Officer, Jodie Frost-Foster said there are many ways that barriers can be removed, which make a huge difference in the lives of people with disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCouncil has been working closely with people with disability, the sector and advocacy groups to improve accessibility and create an inclusive Central Coast community, where everyone can participate,\u201d Ms Frost-Foster said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Disability and Inclusion Acton Plan (DIAP) &#8211; which was guided by our community with input from our Access and Inclusion Reference Group &#8211; has set actions so people with disabilities can better access our services, facilities and open spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStaff continue to deliver actions from our DIAP with positive outcomes achieved for both locals and visitors to our region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some progress highlights from Council\u2019s Disability and Inclusion Acton Plan:&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>View full <a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--h-5nR32W5BWr2F6lZ3lvF5vvC9DPV7hW4ms1pc7ChVnMW86H_8G5j0yYCW68bWRd4wRSy9W2NjY3D3YmKgbW74ZVhB5rp09hN5ngJQ4njY-fW2Ct5r53xQKpLW2mxpSf1CdvlLN4L5B3MXQ1XqW2-SsYl9kj07nW80b30y2w1ZxdW7Ct5876gfN8RW4kLHgS3ZLpLRW1XTZD22_2CSvW6sDj8Y3rXtx7W6797HP33whF4N5SYcZ_H16ZPW1D4F_g36S34FW4YSq396b14H9W1bmV2M5tjVg8W1Vhv0M7jFqLWW5P0Lwg5xYqHsVkLRfS80Y0zYW8kgWMV673cC7W78jlc_2TvHpbW4LY2tD22D7bfW2ljNMW4vsh1VW9706LX6W63D-W2j-p367Hj7x5W7K-XNW6SZt7vW6CGwr84rNs6lW3V7CtD1XJ79SVxQf9R3KWTrGf1QL_dd04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highlight report for Council\u2019s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025<\/a><\/em> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessibility infrastructure improvements <\/strong>to the car park and entrance at Niagara Park Stadium, accessibility features within the upgrade of the Central Coast Visitor Information Centre including an accessible adult change facility, upgrade of six bus stops to improve accessibility, construction of 3.1 kilometres of shared paths and footpaths, which included a new segment of the Tuggerawong foreshore shared pathway. Multiple projects were also delivered which improved physical access in four town centres, including sidewalk upgrades and widening within Wyong and Budgewoi, clearing of shrubbery and other items on pathways throughout The Entrance, Gosford, Wyong and Budgewoi to remove obstructions for users of mobility equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New and upgraded playspaces <\/strong>were constructed that incorporate accessible play features, including Ross Park (Avoca Beach) and Tunkuwallin Oval (Gwandalan), plus an additional 14 playspaces were renewed across the region in 2023 with improved accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>Accessible Beaches guide <\/strong>was developed that profiles the accessible features of 10 Central Coast beaches to help people with disabilities and mobility challenges plan for a trip to the beach. Each Summer beach season, Council installs beach matting at several beaches and provides free beach wheelchair hire to enable access to the shoreline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;An <strong>Accessible Nature guide<\/strong> was also developed, with contains factual information such as parking, amenities and other features that help people living with a disability or restricted mobility to plan a day out in nature on the Central Coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive sport and active recreation programs <\/strong>in partnership with local service providers continue across the Coast to create more opportunities for participation. Some examples include the \u2018Activate Inclusion Sports Day\u2019 and Council leisure centre supported events and programs for people with a disability (wheelchair basketball, accessible and inclusive soccer, special Olympics basketball and swimming programs).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>Invisible Disability awareness campaign<\/strong> was run to challenge community perceptions and to help people understand that use of accessible public toilets and car spaces are not only for people with visible disabilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is improved accessibility at Council events. &nbsp;<\/strong>Some examples include an Auslan interpreter at the Australia Day Awards ceremony, the library live children\u2019s online story time, and &nbsp;\u2018Are You Pulling My Leg?\u2019 stand-up comedy at Laycock St Theatre.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two original Virtual Reality (VR) experiences<\/strong> were hosted to over 250 participants to educate the community about physical and sensory disabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Council systems and processes were improved <\/strong>to increase accessibility. Some of these included the delivery of staff training on the development of accessible documents and information for the community, speech to text technology made available for frontline staff in Council\u2019s Customer Service Centres to communicate with people from the Deaf community, all Council websites compliant with the most current Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) version, delivery of Auslan interpreted emergency preparedness community sessions, and updates to Council\u2019s \u2018knowledge database\u2019 to improve accuracy and timelessness of responses to customer enquiries relating to planned accessibility upgrades.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Council Administrator, Rik Hart said that everyone deserves to feel welcome and able to participate in day-to-day community life, and we all have a part to play in creating a more inclusive and accessible region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased with our staff\u2019s ongoing implementation of Council\u2019s Disability and Inclusion Acton Plan, and the continued collaborative work with our local community and disability sector,\u201d Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year, around the celebration of International Day of People with Disability, I encourage our community to further look at ways to improve inclusion and access &#8211; whether that\u2019s through their business, workplace, or with community activities.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read Council\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--jg5nR32W69t95C6lZ3kJVsp-lD2xZsdRW4-twB384X0C8W1d7xkf3lTnnJN3Yy-Wy7-ndZW8R_kws4XBrDsN4CXBFYvBc8hW8FBfR_8p0hrGW78w5wj5D7w1VW25rs2w8NXXgcW6Wlqpy5pz83PN8CQcrYJc8zbN5kQvdx97x93W4Mk8rv6F2_74W6CqkwC4ZhfTfW4R3rRg4Gh3gMW3GwjYq2Cp0QHW6l43Q31s7G0zW2gPclT6LqypnMn384rmDGhJW9jJJ_26cv88vW8Prnp07m9k90W5JgQDn33Fg6yW8MpnhV2Cf1Q2W6MBlGK4sDqXZW3NJYM17dJv2rW7TDcVQ7M4fSrW3SC7BL8YmWXMW7nMfK98GbhLqW60SSPn2YGdm8W8_hGkK1blGmzW5z0q5n51RqN-MlX-k33LvdRW18yMS65JjCVPN4WjCnCl2qhBW24lfdP8TlPTYW2pRkk51VXbJjf82r8dj04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025<\/a> and for more information on how Council is helping to improve accessibility and inclusion for those with a disability, search &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/enews.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/e3t\/Ctc\/T+113\/cFjPv04\/VWxX8Q7ht7HkW18yYX55f0R88W15bp5B56DWf4M1--hH5nR32W50kH_H6lZ3kxW8ryGs752wgMwW5rPZVc5D13mvVGkXZF51k61NW10jTD04_KZMCW353KF-3VTQp7N3rSNT2HWDQwVJXH6d98GX26W6yhjlC96HCTRW3mg7PN2m73MRW4HtHbd9g7lqVW4yKMxB8-3NvFVSHFcG3xmrP9V4HZN154gcGzW7DwT5099hZx-W5_tmzl1VZJf7W1CM4bs2YtbTMW5K9RyH7QbPJbW1vh2Gl3l8HWpW6JtmLy4QGXtMW7qbF8p4yZx8GW6hLj5W1Mf5hHW8cl_hT19YtkQVZx32M9lDH9KN1ST7kNK05_bW1qyHZc8rQ_slW4QtfCL61pqRPW38P8kZ3HwyKVW1JrJgs8k7lqgN8DDtNVq1vJXW1SMkmV7CMhfZW3W5CvT5knnJPW49GCFx6768Q5f74GG0R04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessibility and inclusion&#8217; 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