Hi Caroline
the timing is a little tight but I have some information I prepared for
the ODPM/CAE regarding planning and access I'll send it to you direct as
it is fairly bulky.
Regards
Dave Croft
Lewis, Caroline wrote:
>Hi all
>Further to my last posting, I forgot to add:
>
>Deadline for contribution is 31st January 2006.
>
>Many thanks
>Caroline
>
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>From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
>Lewis, Caroline
>Sent: 17 January 2006 08:38 AM
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>Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] DRC Planning and Highways Guidance
>
>
>The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) has appointed JMU Access
>Partnership to prepare on its behalf, guidance relating to the
>Disability Equality Duty and the carrying out of public functions,
>introduced by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
>
>The guidance will be aimed at:
>
>- Planning
>- Highways/Roads
>- Transport Planning
>- Building Control
>- Conservation
>- Countryside
>- others responsible for planning, design and management of buildings,
>the street environment and transport infrastructure.
>
>The DRC are looking for individuals willing to talk to us about any of
>these areas:
>
>- Policies and Strategies
>- Development Plans and Design Briefs
>- Development and Building Control
>- Highways Audits
>- Town Centre Management
>- Contract Agreements
>
>We need:
>
>- Examples of good practice (and bad practice)
>- Case studies
>- Training
>- Involvement of disabled people
>- Cross-departmental and/or cross-authority working
>
>This guidance is being prepared by:
>
>- Caroline Lewis - JMU Access Partnership
>- Carol Thomas - Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
>- Tom Lister - Tom Lister Associates
>
>We would be grateful if you would email us ([log in to unmask])
>any information which you think may be of interest and if you would
>prefer to talk to us please let us have your contact details and we will
>arrange a mutually convenient time to chat.
>
>
>Caroline Lewis
>Senior Access Consultant
>JMU Access Partnership
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