Achievements
Access Audits
Over 68 per cent of all council operational buildings have had access audits and the city council plan to implement improvement works on those areas of priority.
Code of Practice
Launch of the Code of Practice on Access and Mobility
Joint Investment Plan (JIP) on Welfare to Work for Disabled People 2001-2004
Liverpool City Council adopted the social model of disability in 1994 and continues to support and operate within its guidelines.
This means that we recognise that it is society that creates barriers for disabled people, resulting in discrimination and disadvantage.
The focus of the JIP is on welfare to work activities for disabled people and concentrates on employment-related issues and the wider independent living issues affecting, in particular, people with physical and sensory impairments.
One of the main aims of the plan is to provide effective and joined up services to enable disabled people to find work, stay in work or move closer to the world of work. This means identifying the needs of disabled people in relation to employment, and strengthening partnerships between key agencies in the city in relation to the disability and employment agenda.
For more information contact Natalie Markham, tel: 0151225 4900.
Consultation
Consulting and working with disabled staff, customers and partners including recognised disability organisations through a Disability Issues Group - a forum which comprises officers, elected councillors and representatives from various disability groups and organisations.
Access Liverpool: Accessible Homes - see Disabled access guide and Liverpool Disabled Living Centre