Havant Borough Council Disability Access Group Terms of
Reference
The terms of reference for the Group were
agreed on March 27th 2008 for the partnership
arrangement between Havant Borough Council and the Access Group for
the future sustainability of the partnership.
Objectives
- Promote equality of opportunity between
disabled persons and other persons within the Borough
- Assist with eliminating discrimination that
is unlawful under the DDA
- Assist with eliminating harassment of
disabled persons that is related to their disability
- Promote positive attitudes towards disabled
persons
- Encourage participation by disabled persons
in public life
Terms of Reference for Partnership of Havant Borough Council
Disability Access Group
Current membership of the group will remain –
whilst welcoming any newcomers with an interest in disabilities and
access. More service areas and a greater range of council officers
will be encouraged to become involved with the Group.
Access Group Members will assist Hampshire
County Council and Havant Borough Council, local shops and
businesses (this list is not exhaustive) with practical advice
concerning disabled access where possible. Any income generated by
the Group will be spent in agreement of the majority of its
members.
A fortnightly drop in will continue to be held
at Havant Civic Offices, facilitated by the Equalities and Access
Officer (HBC), a Transport Engineer (HBC) as well as Highways
Engineers (HCC) and other Officers as appropriate to engage with
issues surrounding new planning applications, physical access and
access to services.
A structured quarterly meeting will continue
to take place - a public meeting chaired by a Councillor and
supported by Council Officers, to discuss local access and disabled
issues, where guest speakers can engage with members of our
community. Services across Havant Borough Council can also
use this opportunity to engage with disabled residents and their
families regarding new policies as part of the consultation
process.
Group members will be empowered to organise
outside activities including well being activities for the group
and assistance will be provided where necessary by Cultural
Services (HBC).
The group will participate with the
Havant Borough Council’s Disability Equality Scheme reviews and be
involved with new priority setting within the Action Plan.