2. Inclusive homes and communities

A person in a wheelchair next to a house with a tick.

We want people with disability to live in homes that meet their needs.

People with disability joining in with a community event.

We also want people with disability to live in communities that are:

  • accessible
  • inclusive.

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We will find ways to include more children with disability in:

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  • sports activities

A young person painting on a board.

  • arts programs.

A park playground with a wheelchair accessible swing and a person with a guide dog.

We will find out how we can make our parks and reserves more:

  • accessible
  • inclusive.

We will find out how to make our buildings more inclusive, such as using:

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  • accessible signs

A hearing aid.

  • multimedia devices.

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Universal Design means we think about what everybody needs when we plan or start new projects and services.

Our State Government will use Universal Design when they plan new:

A multi-floored building.

  • buildings

A public park with benches.

  • public spaces

A person using a rehabilitation facility with assistance from medical staff.

  • services

A pair enjoying a meal inside.

  • homes for people with disability.

Local councils will use Universal Design when they:

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  • plan new projects and services

A car parking space with the disability symbol.

  • check how well accessible car parks work.

A person in a wheelchair teaching a group of people.

They will also train their staff in how to use Universal Design.

A woman pointing to herself with her hand raised. The woman is being assisted by another person to make a decision.

We will keep track of what people with disability want when they have someone who helps them make decisions.

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We will keep working with the Australian Government to change the rules for accessible public transport.

We will also make South Australian public transport more accessible, including more:

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  • accessible information on buses

A car parking space with the disability symbol.

  • accessible car parks at places where there is public transport.