Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey
People with Disabilities and their Carers
1.
Are you
a person with a disability?
a carer for someone with disability?
Other (please specify)
2.
Do you
live
in, or closest to?
Condobolin
Lake Cargelligo
Tottenham
Fifield
Derriwong
Burcher
Tullibigeal
Albert
3.
What do you think are the
best things
about living in Lachlan Shire for people with a disability?
Choose as many answers as you want.
I feel a part of my local community
I can get to places where I can enjoy nature
I can get to most public places I want to visit
I can get to most businesses I want to visit
It is easy for me to get around
I can do the activities I want
Employers are supportive of my needs
I have enough opportunities to participate in Councils community consultation
I can get the Council services I need
Other (please specify)
4.
What makes
life harder
for a person living with a disability in the Lachlan Shire?
I feel discriminated against (please comment below)
I find it hard to feel included (please comment below)
It can be hard to get around, transport
There is no accessible parking
There are problems with the footpaths
It is hard to get the support you want
It is hard to get to public places, pathways, access, no ramps or lifts
It is hard to find accessible information
(Accessible information means it is easy to read and understand for everyone)
It is hard to have a say in your community
It is hard to access health services
Comment
5.
What are the top
3 places
you would like to visit in the Lachlan Shire that you
cannot
get to?
Please tick 3 or none of the above
Playgrounds
Bushland
Swimming pools
Sports fields/facilities/gym
Library
Childcare centres
Town centre/shops
Pubs and Clubs
Caravan parks/camp grounds
Lake
Footpaths/cycleways
Visitor Information Centre / Tourist Attractions
Community Halls
None of the above
Please specify why?
6.
What things would make it
easier
for you to live in the Lachlan Shire?
Please choose as many as you would like.
Hearing loops in Council buildings
Captions on films and videos
Accessible paths and ramps
Tactile marks on paths, bumps and lumps on the ground that you can feel
Public toilets and change rooms that are easy to use
Parking spaces
Designated pick up and drop off areas
Council buildings that are easy to get into, wide door ways, automatic doors
Shade and outdoor places with a roof
More seating in public places
More signs about accessibility
Signs to help you find your way
Braille or tactile signs
Places that are not so bright or loud
Council staff are trained to assist people with a disability
Health Services
Community transport
Other (please specify)
7.
What Council programs/services/facilities do you or the person you care for use?
Home and Community Care (HACC)
Library services
Childcare
Community events and activities
Sports/GYM
Council committee or group
Playgrounds
Youth services
Pools
Tourist activities
8.
Is it
hard
for you or the person you care for to do any of these things with Council?
Fill in a Council form
Pay a bill
Apply for Council services
Give Council feedback
Access Council information
Join in community events
Access information on the Council website
Other (please specify)
None of the above
9.
If you could choose one thing, what would you change in the Lachlan Shire to make it easier for you to join in community life?
