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DISABILITY DISCMINATION and THE LAW
'Guidelines: Equivalent Access under the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (PDF)' Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
Page 15: See Below
The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the above Standards are enshrined in TMR documentation
Dept Transport & Main Roads: Accessible Public Transport Standards
"Everyone in our community has the right to use public transport"
This power statement is meaningless hence the 'Concession' request made to Redland City Council
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROVISIONS?
In summary: The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) establishes the legal framework for the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organizations to provide equal access and opportunities for people with disability.
The TMR Transport Standards, developed under the DDA, set out minimum accessibility requirements for public transport services in Queensland. These standards are designed to ensure that public transport is accessible to people with disabilities and their families and carers, enabling them to fully participate in community life....maintaining their independence.
Includes Translink Ferries
Go back to the Petition Details
Request made to Redland City Council:
'Concession' to allow Disability Permit holders to park in frequently vacant Boat Trailer Parking bays.
After conducting the 14-day (Oct 25) Survey of the 7-Day Boat Trailer Parking, it was very clear that this zone is significantly underutilised. (Survey on Disabled Parking Dilemma page)
It was clear that this Zone could adequately act as an overflow for Disability Permit holders when no Disabled Parking bays were available.
A request was sent to RCC suggesting a 'Concession' be offered to such Permit holders, providing the Disability Permit was displayed. The 'Survey' was provided to RCC as proof of usage.
The 'Concession' is to be a temporary measure until such time as further Disabled Parking was developed. Eg: the old toilet block vacant land.
Redland City Council rejected the suggestion and will continue to impose fines to cars even when with displayed a Disability Permits in that Zone
Redland City Council rejection is clearly disability discrimination as this impedes the independence, accorded to the disabled, by TMR document 'Access rights under Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport’
The Redland City Council rejection is clear evidence that Council breached:
1: The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA),
2: AHRC document: 'Guidelines: Equivalent Access under the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport'
3: Dept Transport & Main Roads: : Accessible Public Transport Standards
RCC have the means to change that sign to read: "No Parking - Car with Boat Trailer and Disability Permit Excepted"
Redland City Council Rejection Response
This is considered Direct Discrimination