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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
