❓ The WA government is investing in improving accessibility for people with disabilities to recreational arts activities, including venue upgrades and resources for the hearing impaired, with the long-term vision of making Perth the most accessible capital city in Australia.
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Will the minister explain what the Government is doing to increase access for people with disabilities to recreational arts activities. Ms S.M. McHALE
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I thank the member for her question. Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for her question. Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
I thank the member for her question. Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for her question. Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
I thank the member for her question. Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
Last week, in conjunction with Main Roads, the Disability Services Commission launched a training video on designing cities to include people with disabilities in particular. At that function I said that the Government has a long-term objective and vision for Perth to become the most accessible capital city in Australia for people with disabilities. That is an achievable objective. To that end, I am delighted that under my portfolio of culture and the arts $1.2 million is being spent to improve access to six arts venues in Perth and Fremantle. These improvements include the installation of ramps, handrails, tactile indicators, new or refurbished toilets and improved seating. The venues are the old Customs House, the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Arts House, the Perth Institute for Contemporary Arts, the King Street Arts Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre. These access improvements to our State’s cultural facilities will make sure that all people can participate in the arts and cultural activities of their choice. In addition, two important guides to improve access for deaf or hearing impaired people have been published by the Disability Services Commission. If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
If I may summarise, up-to-date information will assist facility managers and technicians to meet their obligations to the growing sector of the community. People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have increased choices and opportunities to participate in regional arts and cultural pursuits with friends and families. I am delighted and optimistic about this movement to ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from the activities that we might take for granted. This is a small part of the work that the Government is doing to improve access for people with disabilities but it is a significant element. Our vision that Perth can become the most accessible capital city in Australia is achievable and realistic.
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