❓ Question and answer both highlight the need for government agencies to update disability service plans to include new technologies like MSN and SMS to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The response indicates willingness to collaborate on this issue.
AnsweredQoN 370Legislative Assembly
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The Western Australian Disability Services Act (1993) requires state government agencies and local governments to develop and implement a disability service plan, to ensure people with disabilities have equitable access to services provided by public authorities. As new technologies develop, it is appropriate that agencies explore new options not covered in the existing plans. The emergence of MSN and SMS technology allows government agencies to further develop their disability services plan and ensure better access for all clients with access to this technology. I am happy to progress the Member's suggestion in a bipartisan way.
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Answered
21 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
29 days
The Western Australian Disability Services Act (1993) requires state government agencies and local governments to develop and implement a disability service plan, to ensure people with disabilities have equitable access to services provided by public authorities. As new technologies develop, it is appropriate that agencies explore new options not covered in the existing plans. The emergence of MSN and SMS technology allows government agencies to further develop their disability services plan and ensure better access for all clients with access to this technology. I am happy to progress the Member's suggestion in a bipartisan way.
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