General statements of support for the draft Plan and for specific sections included in the plan.

Question about how council will ensure a high standard of implementation when it comes to universal design and co design.

Question about inclusion of an AHC employment target for people with disability and how council will assist people with a disability to be referred to local employment services. Support for businesses to work with people with a disability.

Request to strengthen the description around councils commitment to seek lived experience / professional guidance.

Support for engagement with LGBTIQA+ community as part of first phase of engagement.

Support for preventative health measures relevant to a council’s responsibility.

Empowering and supporting community groups to work with people with a disability to involve them in existing activities and programming.

Commentary that document covers the key points really well and is appropriate for sharing with program members for feedback and awareness.

Added ‘To ensure a high standard of implementation’ our approach is strength-based and integrated – in the About this Plan section, page 7.

This has not been included in the Plan to avoid setting unrealistic expectations. Rather, the intent of the Plan is to strengthen AHC recruitment processes to ensure inclusive recruitment practices for the right candidate, strengthen warm referrals to local inclusive employment services and support local businesses to be more aware of the benefits of employing people with disability.

Amended action 2B.1 to: ‘2B.1 Explore how to support initiatives and programs that build the work skills of people with disability and improve their pathways to employment, including linking with local inclusive employment services.’

Amended AHC 4-year measure of success to: ‘A number of programs and initiatives that help pathways to employment for people with disability, including linking with local inclusive employment services, are identified and shared with the community.’

Added the action: ‘2B.3 Support local businesses to understand the benefits of employing people with disability.’

And AHC 4-year measure of success: ‘Local businesses have access to opportunities to broaden their understanding of the benefits of employing people with disability.’

Amended 1B.3 AHC Action to: ‘1B.3 Draw on lived-experience and professional guidance to shape access and inclusion initiatives – including from priority groups where possible.’

Amended AHC 4-year measure of success to: ‘Council is receiving and implementing lived experience feedback and expert guidance to inform the design of access and inclusion across a number of initiatives.’

We have added a point under the State Disability Inclusion Plan 2025 - 2029: addressing the needs of priority groups and to the Legislative and Policy Alignment section on page 10.

People with disability contribute skills, leadership and perspectives across all areas of community life.

We focus on universal design — designing environments so they can be used by as many people as possible without needing adaptation.

We design for belonging and participation, so people can take part in ways that reflect their strengths, identities and choices.

The DAIP recognises autism as part of disability diversity. Actions consider sensory, communication and participation needs across environments, services and engagement activities.

It helps make public places easier to move around, information easier to understand, events more welcoming, and services easier to use.

It reduces everyday barriers and supports inclusion in community life.

It provides guidance and partnerships to improve accessibility and attract more customers and participants.

It aligns our work with South Australian law and national strategies and turns our values into clear actions and measurable outcomes.