Disability and Accessibility in Social Services Award
This award recognises a public authority or social services provider that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing accessibility, fostering systemic inclusion, and promoting integrated service design to improve quality of life for people with disabilities. It honours initiatives that break down barriers, promote community and independent living, and ensure equal access to social services for individuals with disabilities.
Examples of key areas in Disability and Accessibility in Social Services
Integrated delivery of inclusive and accessible social services
Policies, strategies, and programmes ensuring that all social services, from healthcare to housing, are designed to be fully accessible, person-centred, and co-designed with people with disabilities.
Integrated programmes of support for people with disabilities including dependent living and community support
Expanding access to personal assistance, home adaptations, and community-based care in coordination across health, social care, and community services to reduce reliance on residential care and promote systemic integration.
Coordinated education, health and social services within early childhood programmes for children with disabilities
Integrated inclusive employment and work support programmes
Cooperation between public authorities, third sector and private providers, combining job coaching, work adaptations and employment partnerships.```
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