Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission

USING THE ACCESS CHECKLISTS -
STEPS
STEP 7:
Summarise Actions
Following completion of each checklist, a summary of identified issues can be prepared
using the Issues and Actions Sheets provided at the end of each checklist.
As much as possible, rank issues in order of priority and identify any required actions.
Priorities for action should be developed based on the services used most by the public.
Often there can be more than one solution to overcoming a particular barrier. Seeking
appropriate advice on the best and most economical way of removing barriers, especially
in the area of physical access, is important.
STEP 8:
Report to Management
Report to management on the results of the assessment of services and recommended
actions.
STEP 9:
Amend Disability Service Plan
Once management has approved the committee’s recommendations, the Disability
Service Plan should be amended to incorporate the barriers, strategies time lines and
person responsible. Remember to have your plan endorsed by corporate
executive/Council.
STEP 10:
Communicate Amended Plan
You may wish to inform staff members, interested individuals and organisations that your
Disability Service Plan has been amended and that copies can be made available on
request.
The following examples illustrate how a Local Government and a State Government
agency would undertake an access assessment of one of their services.
Using the Access Checklists (Aust Standards updated February 2011) 2.9