People with a Disability
While the City of Armadale does not deliver services directly, it actively advocates for and supports the delivery of disability services by local agencies and organisations. The City is committed to working to create an inclusive community that is aware of the access needs of all its members including people with disabilities.
You're Welcome: Accessible Facilities
The You're Welcome project is an assessment of local Council facilities and local businesses providing clear access information to people.
Learn more about the You're Welcome project...
City of Armadale Access and Inclusion Plan
The City of Armadale’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2011-2016 (PDF 138 KB) (DAIP) seeks to improve access and inclusion for people with disability to facilities, services and community life. Local Governments are required to have a DAIP by the Disability Services Act (1993) which was amended in 2004 to include this requirement. It is also a requirement that DAIPs are reviewed every five years.
A review of the City’s ‘Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2007 – 2011’ was undertaken in 2010/2011 in consultation with the key disability advocates and in line with requirements determined by the Disability Services Commission of WA. Following a public comment period, the City’s revised Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2011-2016 was endorsed by Council and forwarded for approval by the Disability Services Commission of WA.
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Disability Advisory Team
The City has established a Disability Advisory Team to advise and make recommendations to Council on a range of issues which affect the quality of life for people with a disability who live or work in the City of Armadale.
The team is composed of Community representatives whose lives are impacted by access issues and meets monthly at the City's Administration Centre.
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Access and Mobility Map
The Access and Mobility Map (PDF 2.07 MB) uses an international standard key to illustrate access information within the City of Armadale, including the central business districts of Armadale, Kelmscott, Seville Grove and Roleystone.
The map will be regularly updated and any comments/suggestions can be emailed to the City's Access and Inclusion Officer, Wendy Hill, at whill@armadale.wa.gov.au
The map is also available at City of Armadale libraries, Council offices, Armadale Visitor Centre and from service providers in the area.
Full Size Foldout Map
Printable A4 Maps
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Accessible Equipment in Libraries
DAISY Readers
An advanced talking book disc reader, The Armadale Library has three machines for loan withy another three to try out. The machines are on loan from Vision Australia who have kindly lent them to Armadale, currently the only library in WA with this equipment. The machines can be supplied free of charge by Vision Australia to eligible people, DAISY books are also available from Vision Australia.
Text Magnifier machine
Text magnifying machine is available in Armadale library allowing people to increase the image of text onto a large 22 inch screen enabling people to access more books and other published material.
Further Information
For more information about accessible equipment available in our libraries, visit the Library Services for Seniors page.
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Volunteering
Keep active and contribute to your community by volunteering. Contact the City's Volunteer Resource Service for opportunities on 9399 0629 or email volunteering@armadale.wa.gov.au
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Community Presentations
The City regularly hosts a variety of free information sessions and community presentations, for residents. For details of upcoming events, check the City's events page regularly.
If you have any comments or suggestions for future presentations, please contact Access and Inclusion Officer, Wendy Hill, at whill@armadale.wa.gov.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for FAQs
Local Services
There are a number of local services available which can assist residents with access and mobility difficulties and their carers.
Service providers
Australia-wide there are a range of government and non-government agencies providing services and support to people within the City of Armadale living with a disability.
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