Disability policy summary - Gauteng Online

CROSS-CUTTING DELIVERY AREAS ON DISABILITY RIGHTSPrevention and early detection of disabilityPolicy Objectives• Put in place specific protective measures such as immunisation, protection against road andworkplace accidents, as well as environmental and occupational hazards.• Take secondary prevention measures, which means the early identification of impairments anddisabilities followed by prompt treatment in order to prevent or limit the extent of disabilityexperienced.Access to communication and informationPolicy Objectives• Develop and implement policy that will provide persons with disabilities with equal access toinformation in an appropriate mode and format with specific cognisance of previously neglectedalternative communication systems.• Promote access for persons with disabilities to new information and communication technologiesand systems, including Internet Based Services.Public education and raising awareness of disability rightsPolicy Objectives• Promote public education and awareness of disability rights as a human right and developmentalissue.• Promote the rights of people with disabilities amongst GPG staff and the public so as to overcomeignorance, prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities.• Ensure public awareness of polite terminology about people with disabilities.6 | Disability Rights Policy