Disability support

Council aims to support a more inclusive community for those living with a disability or impairment. Through supporting local and valley wide initiatives, programmes and steering groups, and by creating our own resources such as the Enhancing Accessibility training guide, we aim to encourage people both in the community and workplace to gain a better understanding of disability.

The Waipa District Public Places Bylaw 2018 sets out rules for use of public spaces. One of the bylaw’s aims is to keep those public spaces as accessible as possible to everybody. It includes information for businesses, events and other organisations on use of items such as signs, dining areas and displays of goods on public footpaths. The rules ensure at least 2m of path is left clear to allow room for mobility devices and that displays and dining areas are consistent to help people with visual impairments safely navigate our town centres.