1. Preparing for the Duty: The Welsh Assembly Government’s Perspective
Rachael Campbell-Lawrence
Duties Team
Strategic Equality and Diversity Unit

2. Outline Our Aim Our Approach to the Duty
Engagement Events - Key Themes

3. Our Aim
The Welsh Assembly Government’s aim is to be recognised as an exemplar public authority in Wales. We want to develop long term positive change to ensure that the outcomes for disabled people improve.

4. Our Approach to the Duty
Commitment of Senior Managers
Established a Dedicated Team
Engagement and Involvement

5. Engagement and Involvement
Engagement Events
Summary Report of key Themes
Critical Friends Network
Policy gateway
Consultation Guidance

6. Key Themes – General Implement the Social Model of Disability
Use of Language and Design of Forms
Fear – DES will focus of physical disabilities

7. Key Themes – Health and Social Care
Lack of local service provision
Lack of awareness of disabled issues
Health services do not meet the needs of disabled people
Social Services provision is often not user-led
Role of Inspectorates

8. Contact Details Rachael Campbell-Lawrence
Strategi Equality and Diversity Unit
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Tel:
Type Talk: 18001