Disability
The rights-based approach to disability is built on the conviction that disabled and non-disabled people should be equally valued.
This policy relates to physical, intellectual, sensory, mental health and neurodiverse persons. It recognises that each person, regardless of receiving a professional diagnosis, experiences challenges in their day-to-day life and disability is understood as a social construct that is evolving. This policy addresses challenges to the full realisation of social, economic, cultural, political and civil rights on an equal basis with others. It seeks to support through policy, the full participation of people disabled by barriers in society.
The full enjoyment of all human rights for all persons with a disability
The engagement in effective collaboration with relevant government departments
The raising of awareness amongst government officials and the general public
Accessibility for all persons with a disability
The right to equitable participation in public and political life
The right to make personal choices and to enjoy relationships
The right to an inclusive education
The right to access care where and whenever necessary, inclusive of day services and residential care
The right to employment with equal pay
The right to participate in sustainable development
The right to adequate housing
The right to live independently
The right to access transport
The development of strategies to ensure that persons with disabilities achieve their full potential through community participation and activity and inclusion
The assurance of equitable access to health services
The progressive development of legislation and the review of legislation to ensure full protection of the rights of all persons with disabilities.
Policy revised: January 2023
UN Sustainable Development Goals: 1, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16
