Newtownabbey residents urged to have their say on Disability Action Plan

This Action Plan demonstrates the council’s commitment to making the borough accessible to all who live, work and visit the region.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Jim Montgomery said: “As a council, we are proud to bring forward this Disability Action Plan.

“We are driven and focused on inclusion within our borough, regardless of ability and are continually working and investing to make our facilities and services more accessible for those with additional needs.

“Over the past number of years we have successfully become an ‘autism friendly’ council, delivered inclusive events, installed pool pods in two of our largest leisure centres, built inclusive play-parks, and we now provide changing places facilities across a number of our sites.

“More than one in five people here have a disability and are often faced with limited opportunities to participate in activities that many of us take for granted.

“We value what each and every person within our community needs to live an active and fulfilled life. The Action Plan is an important part of fulfilling our legal duties towards disability, but it is our ambition that it will do more than that.

“When finalised, it will be our roadmap to delivering a more inclusive society, so it is important that we hear as many voices as possible during this consultation.”

To view a copy of the draft Disability Action Plan and to share your views, visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/consultations

For more information contact Ellen Boyd, Customer Accessibility and Equality Officer on 028 9446 3113.

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