Collaborating in …. Working towards understanding and addressing the needs of people with

disabilities

Workshop with Organisations within the Disability Sector

6 October 2009

Presented by : Chris O’Connor, Acting Director: Social Development

Workshop Agenda

13:30 – 14:00 Welcome and Introduction Each Organisation to please introduce themselves by covering the following points:

Name of Organisation Field of work /description of Work

14 :00 -14:30 City of Cape Town Perspective

Chris O’Connor

14:30 - 15:00 Proposed Approach and supporting Process

Chris O’ConnorInputs from workshop

15:00 - 15 :15 BREAK

15:15 – 15:45 Work Session 1 Formulation of Problem Statement

Individual WorkstreamsWhat are the top 6 needs that if addressed would have the

greatest impact on the lives of people with disabilities?What can be done to address these needs (what,who,how)?

15:45 -16:15 Plenary Report back from individual workstreams

16:15 - 16:30 Proposed Way Forward linked to deliverables & timeframes

Chris O’ConnorInputs from workshop

Disability Framework for Local government Purpose

Support & facilitate the mainstreaming of disability issues into all policies, plans, programmes and activities of local government Significantly enhance the QOL, foster full participation & empowerment of people with disabilities in all spheres of life

Components/parts 1. Principles, objectives, outcomes – aligned with inter-alia UN Convention on Rights of Persons with

Disabilities…2. Legislative instruments that inform the framework – incl international, regional, national, local

instruments…3. Outlines 5 KPAs for mainstreaming disability in LG (internal & external)

- Municipal transformation & organisational infrastructure- Basic service delivery *& infrastructure- LED- Municipal financial viability- Public participation and good governance

4. Guidance – what , when how to be done, clear measurabkles, KPAs, KPIs, timeframes, targets etc 5. Monitoring and evaluation – checklists linked to implementation etc

Problems Recommended Corrective Action

K on disability – very fragmented Awareness raising, sensitisation & education on disability

Disability management not considered as core business of municipalityDisability issues within LG addressed through compliance vs inclusivity

Performance indicators on disability equity on scorecards of senior managers and included in performance contracts

When disability ids included , the term is generic and part of broad group e.g. “designated groups”

Disability is a distinct category and should be made an integral part of LG policies, planning & processes

Employment targets for people with disabilities of 2% is not reached

Specific strategies for increasing employment of people with disabilitiesEngagements with disability NGOs - crucial

Lack of capacity and resources to provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities

Principle of universal access to services should be adopted

Inefficient communication about service delivery to and from citizens with disabilities

Establish disability units and forums to promote human rights of persons with disabilities

Findings of baseline survey by DPLG conducted in 2007 3 metros, 9 districts, 11 local municipalities

Way Forward linked to deliverables and timeframes

6 Oct 2009 Workshop 1Clustering and identification of

WorkstreamsIdentification of Task

Team/Screening Panel

Identify workstreamsMembership and institutional arrangementsIdentification of guiding documents/informants to work sessions

End October 2009

Complete 1st Draft of Policy Workstreams to submit 1st Draft of document to CoCT - Social Development (Chris O’Connor)

1st week November 2009

Consider 1st Drafts from workstreams

Provide comments/ suggestions to Workstreams

CoCT - Social Development (Chris O’Connor) submits comments/suggestions to Workstreams

3rd week November 2009

Complete 2nd Draft of Policy Workstreams to submit 2nd Draft of document to CoCT - Social Development (Chris O’Connor)

End November 2009

Consider 2nd Drafts from workstreams

Consolidate documents and prepare for discussion at Plenary session in mid December 2009

Mid December 2009

Plenery session to consider consolidated 3rd Draft of Policy

Human Rights… as an overarching principlePublic transport (dial-a-ride)Housing (Accessible housing and accommodation for people with special needs)ECD for intellectually disabled childrenNeeds of intellectually disabled children over 18Education… Human rights issues (White paper nr 6)Skill development (adults)Employment (equity targets/ reasonable accommodation)Prevention of disability (awareness training)Sport & Recreation (equal opportunity for multiple/physical/mental disabilities)Universal accessibility/ Citizens with disability/ kerbs/ road crossing/ public participation etc. Economic Development as well as employment equity targets (assist entrepreneurs with disability)Awareness raising: disability sensitization amongst staff- legal documentationAccess to good health care (including primary health care)Funding requirements (Grant-In-Aid)Accommodation in shelters/ homesLack of venues and payment for usage Lack of incomeSupport groups for families of disabled children3 DecemberNeed for pro-active planning around eventsCommunity based careLife cycle needs Utilization of EPWP Disaster relief M&E + Best practice

Inputs received from the Workshop participants:Key area’s that require consideration

Inputs received from the Workshop participants:Key area’s that require consideration

Public Transport

Housing and Accommodation

Education/ Skills Development

Employment/ Income generation/ Reasonable Accomodation/ Economic Development

Health Care

Awareness & Prevention

Sports & Recreation

Community based care

Funding

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