Engaging people with disabilities

CBCity: Our Diverse City

There are many barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in engagement activities. However, there are some simple steps you can take to enable their participation.

Key features of accessible venues and locations • Accessible toilets and pathways • Parking and passenger drop-off points • Wheelchair access to internal spaces • Proximity to public transport

Where to learn more CBCity’s Inclusion and Awareness Guide (via OurIntranet).

Check out People with Disability Australia’s Language Guide: • pwd.org.au. Designing an accessible event • Combine with existing meetings, where appropriate • Plan sessions that are maximum 90 minutes without a break, or 45 minutes maximum for people with cognitive disabilities. • Consider whether Auslan sign interpreters, hearing loop, real-time captioning and quiet spaces are suitable for your event.

Overcoming language and communication barriers • Use plain language, without jargon or complex words. • If possible, publish documents in Easy Read. • Print materials in 16-point font. • Don’t forget that people with disabilities are culturally and linguistically diverse, too – so consider cultural appropriateness and translation.

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CBCity: Our Diverse City