Disability
Thousands of Victorians living with a disability face a daily struggle to become full participants in community life. They cannot get access to transport, to support services, disability friendly accommodation, or aids and equipment which would empower them to live independently.
VCOSS believes that everyone has the right to full and equal participation in their community.
VCOSS campaigns for:
- Victoria’s public transport system to be accessible for people living with a disability
- accessible housing choices for people living with a disability
- improved services and supports for people living with a disability
Contact:
VCOSS at vcoss@vcoss.org.au
For more information:
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Media Releases
12 September 2011
Trams in breach of access laws leave users stranded
Reports that new trams due to be launched on the public transport system next year fail to comply with Australian accessibility laws are no surprise to VCOSS.6 June 2011
Students with disabilities can use school buses – when they’re 40!
A new Federal Government report recommends that school buses be made to fully comply with disability access standards, but that the proposal should not be fully operational until 2044.18 January 2011
Flood ravaged communities will need long-term help
The floods affecting so much of Victoria will have long-term impacts on vulnerable members of our community who will need additional assistance during the recovery process. -
Reports
The Aids & Equipment Action Alliance (Victoria) Position StatementAuthor: The Aids & Equipment Action Alliance (Victoria)
Date: 2007
Too little, too late - Wait times and cost burden for people with a disability in seeking equipment funding in VictoriaAuthor: Scope
Date: 2006
Aids and equipment for Victorians with disabilities - entitlement or hand-out?Author: Melbourne Citymission
Date: 2006
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Submissions
Submission on the draft bus specificationsVictoria deserves a world-class public transport system, that provides everyone with good access to the opportunities and services they need to live a dignified and meaningful life.
Author: VCOSS
Date: February 2012
Submission to: Draft Heavy Duty Ultra Low Floor Route Bus Specification
Harmonisation of disability parking permit schemes in Australia discussion paperAuthor: VCOSS
Date: July 2009
Submission to: Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Inquiry into the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Victorians with a Disability or Mental IllnessAuthor: VCOSS
Date: October 2008
Submission to: Consumer Affairs Victoria
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Blog posts
Access to train stations: more than ramps and lifts (12/09/2011 11:40 AM)
Making public transport accessible is more than an argument about ramps and lifts at train stations. While the very real problems of train station design has been highlighted by stranded passengers at stations with frequent lift failures – and no …
Accessible housing – Phew (04/11/2010 06:14 PM)
Tomorrow’s papers may lambast the State Government for pushing up the cost of building new homes by regulating for new accessibility features – but in fact Henny Penny is wrong: the sky won’t fall down. The new accessibility regulations announced today …