Kei Ahuriri te tohu rangatira mō te manaaki tangata
Produced 2020 by Accessible Formats Service, Blind Low Vision NZ, Auckland
This edition is a transcription of the following print edition:
Published by Napier City Council
If reading this etext on a portable braille device, please note that it is unproofed by touch. Transcriber notes are introduced by tn.
What is disability? Page 2
Our community Page 3
Who has been involved Page 5
Key stakeholders: Napier Disability Strategy Page 5
Napier Disability Strategy Overview Page 6
Getting around Page 9
Getting involved Page 11
Being included Page 13
Having fun Page 15
Being safe Page 17
Having work Page 19
Strategic links Page 20
How are we doing? Page 21
Appendix 1: Group membership Page 22
Page 2Kei Ahuriri te tohu rangatira mō te manaaki tangata
Napier City takes pride in its care of people
Disability is something that happens when people with an impairment face barriers in society (See Footnote 1). These barriers can be physical but can also be as a result of people's perceptions of disability.
Footnote 1: NZ Disability Strategy, p12.
There are a number of definitions of disability. This strategy uses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities definition for a person with a disability as follows:
Those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
People with disabilities refer to themselves in a number of ways (See Footnote 2). Our strategy uses the term "people with disabilities" on the advice of our reference group.
Footnote 2: NZ Disability Strategy uses the term "disabled people" and further explains the language about disability, p13.
Page 3One in five (24%) people in New Zealand have a disability.
26% Māori
19% Pasifika
16% Asian
In Napier there is a higher proportion of people with a disability (27%), 53% are over 55, 36% are over 65 years old.
Hearing–5645 people–50% are over 65 years
Physical–9747 people–50% are over 65 years
Psychological–3249 people–most people are 10-14 years and 40-55 years
Vision–2289 people–just under 50% are over 65 years
Source: Statistics NZ, Disability Survey, 2013
As people age, they are more likely to experience disability or chronic illness. Napier has an ageing population with one in four people expected to be over 65 years old by 2031. There will be more people with hearing and vision impairments as over 50% of people with these disabilities are over 65 years. Mobility impairment is also an issue for this age group. Access to facilities and services will continue to be an important focus for Council.
Page 4Box:
People with disabilities should be able to enjoy the same access, value, respect and inclusivity as others in the Napier community.
This strategy focuses on Napier City Council's activities and services.
End Box.
A group representing disability service providers, Napier Disability Advisory Group (NDAG), was instrumental in encouraging the Council to develop the strategy and they selected three members to be part of the strategy development team. NDAG will continue to provide advice about the strategy as it is implemented.
In developing this strategy we established a reference group–Napier Ability Plus (NAPs). The members are people with a lived experience of disability. NAPs has kept the strategy real and provided their insights into the focus areas. They have been a key part of the consultation to date and will continue to guide the strategy and its implementation.
It was important to talk with our disability community before developing the strategy. We held workshops for people with disabilities and one for service providers and a focus group with the deaf community. Our disability community were keen to have their say.
Napier City Council's Kaumatua, Piri Prentice, provided advice on the strategy. Māori are represented on the advisory group and reference group. Engagement with Māori will continue as the strategy is implemented.
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Access
Information
Inclusion
Positive perceptions (we can)
We love Napier
Table:
Values |
Focus Areas |
Key Goals |
Council Aims |
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We value people with disabilities |
Getting around |
Everyone can go where they want to go |
We have enough mobility parks in the right places Our footpaths/walkways are smooth, wide and unobstructed Our crossings are safe for all Council buildings are accessible for staff and customers There is access to parks and reserves |
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Getting involved |
Opportunities for everyone to engage |
We use a range of communication tools so everyone can participate We support active participation from the disability community in Council activities People with disabilities are able to take part in all aspects of civic life |
Our community is caring and inclusive |
Being included |
Services and information are accessible for everyone |
We provide a range of ways and formats to access services and information |
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Having fun |
Something fun for everyone |
We lead, deliver and support accessible events Our facilities are accessible We support accessible sports and recreation options |
Our places and spaces are accessible |
Being safe |
Everyone is safe |
People know how to keep themselves safe Our communities are connected and help each other People feel safe in public places |
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Having work |
A workplace where everyone can fulfil their potential |
We encourage a range of people to apply for work within Council We support our staff to perform to their full potential |
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Council Aims:
We have enough mobility parks in the right places
Our footpaths/walkways are smooth, wide and unobstructed
Our crossings are safe for all
Council buildings are accessible for staff and customers
There is access to parks and reserves
Key Areas:
Parking
Walkways
Access to Council buildings and public spaces
Actions:
Barrier Free assessments–buildings/housing (create priority list)
Use positive accessibility signage (e.g. language)
New designs incorporate accessibility (e.g. universal design–building for everyone)
Train in-house advocates/experts
Investigate RTS14 (See Footnote 3) guidelines as a potential guide
Review mobility parking provision
Promote our accessibility achievements
Promote the role of service dogs
Review use of alleyway staples/bollards etc
Review the condition and design of new and existing walkways
Review street signage for visual accessibility
Footnote 3: Road and Traffic Standard Series.
Pages 10-11Council Aims:
We use a range of communication tools so everyone can participate
We support active participation from the disability community in Council activities
People with disabilities are able to take part in all aspects of civic life (e.g. voting, decision-making processes etc)
Key Areas:
Communication
Community engagement and consultation
Governance (Council representation, decisions, voting etc)
Projects
Actions:
Confirm Napier Ability Plus as an ongoing reference group for Council activities, plans and projects
Encourage Council Representation (both on Council or in other Council forums) to disability community
Provide disability supports in governance activities
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters–Council/Committee meetings (potentially use Skype service)
Accessible formats for public documents e.g. agendas, minutes, reports
Hearing loops in meeting rooms etc
Ensure disability supports are available and known for prospective Councillors
Investigate online voting
Actively communicate with disability community through existing forums (e.g. NDAG, Deaf Club etc), using a range of tools
Review current communication channels/tools for accessibility (e.g. text notifications for meetings, website etc)
Ensure social media strategy promotes accessibility
Provide training for staff to ensure website writing is accessible
Review brand and signage guidelines for accessibility
Promote positive attitudes–e.g. awareness campaign, International Day
Council Aims:
We provide a range of ways and formats to access services and information
Key Areas:
Communication
Community engagement and consultation
Customer service
Actions:
Specialist disability training for customer facing staff
Disability training included in staff induction
Review information channels to ensure people have disabilities have access
Ensure social media strategy promotes accessibility
Provide disability supports in customer service approaches and facilities
Support staff to complete New Zealand Sign Language training
Council Aims:
We lead, deliver and support accessible events
Our facilities are accessible
We support accessible recreation options
Key Areas:
Events
Recreation–passive/active
Facilities
Actions:
Develop an "accessible event" toolkit–including
Information for event organisers
Types of supports (parking, communications, interpreter etc)
Grants to promote/support accessibility
Venue accessibility information
How to make an event accessible and safe
Accessibility map
Where to get more help
Promote events that are accessible to disability community
Barrier-free assessments at facilities and public spaces
Integrate accessible equipment into new and existing playgrounds
Signage promoting positive disability language
Encourage people with disabilities to actively engage in sports and recreation
Provide and promote Council parking for CBD events (weekend)
Develop an accessibility map
Council Aims:
People know how to keep themselves safe
Our communities are connected and help each other
People feel safe in public places
Key Areas:
Emergency Management
Community safety
Actions:
"How to help" campaign
Training staff and other "out and about" personnel on–"how to help'
Civil Defence
Get ready: Get through
Opt in register for extra assistance
Sign language video with Civil Defence tips
Neighbourhood support–focus on vulnerable neighbours
Promote Council/Civil Defence Facebook page to disability community
Promote planning for those in assisted living
Promote text alert system to disability sector
Council Aims:
We encourage a range of people to apply for work within Council
We support our staff to perform to their full potential
Key Areas:
Recruitment
Work experience
Jobs/in-work support
Actions:
Review recruitment and induction processes
Actively promote ourselves as an EEO employer
Offer work experience opportunities
Provide disability awareness training for Managers/Supervisors including supports that are available,
Share success stories
This strategy contributes to local, national and international strategies and conventions. It will intersect with Napier's Positive Ageing Strategy which is under development.
Getting around
Getting involved
Being included
Having fun
Being safe
Having work
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Employment and economic security
Health and wellbeing
Accessibility
Attitudes
Choice and control
Leadership
A vibrant, innovative city for everyone
Excellence in infrastructure and public services now and in the future
A sustainable city
Council works with and for the community
A safe and healthy city that supports community wellbeing
Participation and inclusion
Non-discrimination–equality
Accessibility
Respect and dignity
Autonomy
Right to live in the community
Freedom of expression and opinion
Right to work
Right to participate in political and public life
Right to participate in cultural life
The strategy includes key goals and actions. The achievement of these will be monitored by the Napier Disability Advisory Group. The reference group, NAPs will provide input into the prioritisation of the actions to develop annual implementation plans and will guide the development of specific projects.
A review framework will be developed based on the Results Based Accountability Framework. Projects and actions will be reviewed using a method appropriate to their size, cost and characteristics.
This strategy will be reviewed every five years.
Page 22Membership agencies:
NZ Blind Foundation (Chair)
Disability Resource Centre
Napier Hearing Association
Deaf Aotearoa
Workbridge
Dementia Hawke's Bay
Idea Services
Ministry of Social Development
Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri
Presbyterian Support East Coast
Geneva Healthcare
Napier City Council
Members:
Tina Braybrook
Jo Bromley
Willie Hawkins
Andrew Hodson
Nova Hopkins
Jacqui Lee
Joanna Leitch
Alisha McCulloch
Tessa Selwyn
Supported by Napier City Council
The Napier Disability Strategy is also available on www.napier.govt.nz in the following formats:
NZ Sign Language, Plain Text, Easy read (pictorial), Audio
Page 23Accessibility enables people to participate by removing barriers to participation
Barrier is something that makes it difficult or impossible for people to do something
Disability is something that happens when people with impairments face barriers in society that limit their movements, senses or activities
People with a disability are people who have long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others (disabled people is a term also used)
Equality means that everyone gets the same opportunities
Impairment is a problem with the functioning of, or the structure of someone's body
Universal design is a good design that works for everyone
End of Napier Disability Strategy