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Opportunities to Improve Accessibility

<p id=“task_136_ID_1”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> Opportunities to improve accessibility will vary across our Area, between different groups, at different times and in accessing different services. </p>

<p id=“task_136_ID_2”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> The needs of different groups are increasingly recognised and our planning will be sensitive to the opportunities to enhance accessibility for each. For instance, people with learning disabilities need easy-to-understand information, want to feel secure and safe from harassment, require training and support in the use of transport, and help from frontline staff who understand their needs. They may also need more flexible, special transport services. </p> <p id=“task_136_ID_3”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> People with disabilities&nbsp;are particularly at risk of social exclusion, making transport arrangements an important issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;New vehicles must meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.&nbsp;&nbsp; We recognise that the pedestrian environment,&nbsp;public transport and highway infrastructure must all make mobility easier for disabled people.&nbsp; We and our partners also recognise the importance of measures such as travel information that is easy to find, see and understand. </p> <p id=“task_136_ID_4”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> These issues will be examined in detail as part of our accessibility planning work. </p>