THE BARCELONA DECLARATION PROJECT 2002-2004.

1. THE BARCELONA DECLARATION PROJECT 2002-2004. Facilitating local authorities in creating a more inclusive society

3. Awareness raising and consultationKey elements for effective implementationJoe O’Neill,Director of Services, Galway City Council

4. Galway and the Barcelona DeclarationGalway and the Barcelona DeclarationWhy Galway?Consultation and AwarenessIssues and Challenges ahead

5. Barcelona Declaration Adopted by Galway City Council -13th May 20023 underlying principles:Every person has a value and a right to be treated with dignity’This is an equality issueFocus on ability!

6. So why is Galway City Council involved in this project?Adopted by City CouncilDemocratic WishDemonstrate Leadership among Irish Local Authorities [pilot project], and other Local Agencies and Sectors in GalwayDemonstrate that we can make a difference - tangible responses to identified local community needsMake our city a better and more inclusive place in which to live

7. Included in the Galway City Strategy 2002 – 2012 –example of integration into policyBuild on existing workdone at local level

8. So what did this mean for Galway City Council in 2003?Pilot Project with Institute of Design and Disability - prepared groundwork- Undertook training of Directors of Services and other Staff along with Disability Advocates- Prepared Draft Implementation Plan- Consulted with people with adisability regarding plan- Modified and amended Draft Plan- Adopted Implementation Plan:Long Term Goals Specific Actions 2003

9. Long Term Goals.To ensure a high level of awareness with respect to the requirements of people with a disability amongst all staff. .To promote and ensure participation by disabled persons / representatives in decision-making..To ensure access to information .To promote universal access to urban spaces, buildings and services. .To encourage and facilitate access to housing according to personal and economic circumstances.To improve mobility of disabled persons throughout the city, including passenger transport.

10. Long Term Goals [contd.].To promote co-ordination between service providers in Galway City via the Galway City Development Board. .To promote and pro-actively encourage equal opportunities for people with a disability to participate in the economic,social and cultural life of the City. .To promote the inclusion of the universal access principles in the public policy formulation process.

11. Specific Actions 2003To provide training on disability awareness for staffDisability-proof design for Eyre Square redevelopmentCommunications strategy for city council - braille, audio, loop systemsSign language trainingAccessible websiteAccessibility audit of public buildingsStreet initiativeEnforcement of part M of the Building RegulationsPilot life-time adaptable housing scheme in Knocknacarra

12. Specific Actions 2003[CONTD.]Housing scheme with universal access principles in Merlin parkUpgrade signal crossings - Audio signals, tactile pavings, dished kerbsDisability awareness conferenceSpecial Olympics Host Town programme supportLink with Access for All groupDisabled parking

13. TheActions are implemented by linking to the annual business plans of each DepartmentFor example: -Upgrade signal crossings - Audio signals, tactile pavings, dished kerbs-Disabled parking-To provide training on disability awareness for staffare all incorporated into the Roads and traffic business plan:

14. Business Plans Housing Roads Environment Parks Culture Human Resources ICT Corporate Serv. Water Services Planning Finance Comm.& Ent. Barcelona Declaration project team

15. Project Team:HousingArchitectForward Planning ICTCorp ServicesHRCommunity and EnterpriseEnvironment and ParksRoads and TrafficINTERNALISING THE PROCESS - AND PERIODIC FEEDBACK TO MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

16. Map of the Site