Draft Disability Equality Statement
Bridgend County Borough Council is committed to disability equality and creating a place where everyone feels they can live life to the full. The council recognises the rights of disabled people to participate fully in the democratic, social and economic life of the county. The council is committed to challenging all forms of disability discrimination by adopting the social model of disability and the principle of inclusive design.
The council recognise that disability covers a wide range of physical, sensory and mental impairments and affects people across all ages and from across the whole community and that each person will have differing needs. We also recognise social disadvantage and exclusion is not an inevitable consequence of people’s medical condition or impairment, but rather that people are disabled by society’s negative attitudes and treatment of disabled people. This can limit their opportunities and choices and prevent disabled people from taking part fully in the life of their community. Such discrimination stems from prejudiced attitudes and believes about the abilities, skills or characteristics of disabled people. Further, the council is aware that exclusion and unfamiliarity can make disabled people more vulnerable to discrimination, hostility and inappropriate treatment. The council has an important role to play in challenging and changing the social, attitudinal and environmental barriers that disadvantage disabled people.
We are committed to removing barriers to disabled people, in particular in education, employment, and services. We are committed to involving disabled people on issues that affect them and our aim is to provide accessible services, information and buildings for everyone. We will promote positive attitudes towards disabled people and will work with partner organisations to tackle harassment and violence towards disabled people. We will make sure that we provide supportive and responsive working arrangements that enable disabled employees to achieve their full potential.
- Last Updated: 01/09/2006
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