Estates and Services

DISABILITY EQUALITY SCHEME

ACTION PLANNING

OVERALL AIM: To ensure all aspects of Estates and Services meet the needs of all people with disability and assume inclusion

Objective and Theme Specific Actions Who is Responsible Milestones Target Dates Outcomes Monitoring

Catering

To create a range of photographic/pictogram menu books for each house (possible College project?)

To create a selection of menus in large font / coloured text format to be available as and if required

To investigate the possibility / usefulness of audio tape menus

To investigate options for special menus in regard to allergies, religious or ethnic requirements etc

Catering Dept

 

By

Aug 07

To have a selection of menus in easily understood formats available in houses or in specific circumstances for residents to be able to make informed choices regarding their meals

 

Transport

To investigate all options when upgrading current minibus fleet

To investigate requirements for steering wheel ball for minibus drivers

Transport Mgr

 

Audit by

Dec 07

   

Site Environment

Investigate options for site pathway around main loop road

Carry our consultation with service managers etc to look into proposals for locating "big macs" audio device at designated locations around the site

Upgrade site signage to new colour coded house name signs and direction signs

Put in place monthly audit of site paths and roads for trip hazards, accessibility issues

Work up proposals to upgrade site lighting

F&E Mgr

Estates Mgr

 

Summer 07

Jan 08

CEO

 

Site refurbishments

Ensure all refurbishment work carried out at DLC complies with the latest standards / specification to assist inclusion

Estates Mgr

 

In place from Feb 07

CEO