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Home | News | Publications | The TIO’s Disability Action Plan | Objective 4: Physical Environment

Objective 4: Physical environment

Our aim is to ensure that the TIO’s environment is accessible to all.

The physical environment referred to in this plan is the office of the TIO, including ground floor foyer, lifts, entrance foyer, reception area, complainant interview rooms, meeting rooms, staff offices, workstations and toilet and shower facilities. It also includes car parking facilities and bathroom facilities provided in the basement of the building.

This strategy aims to cover all people who may visit or work at the TIO.

Strategies:

Outcomes	Action	Position Responsible	Completion date
The facilities in the building and the offices are accessible for the purpose of enabling complainants, staff and visitors to attend the office	Review accessibility of TIO offices, including signage and staff accessibility to office equipment	OHSC	31 Dec 2007
	Prepare action plan for addressing access issues in TIO offices	OHSC	30 Jan 2008
	Implement action plan for addressing access issues in TIO offices	GM	30 Jun 2008
	Alert building management to access issues in the TIO building and require that issues be addressed	GM	14 Feb 2008
A strategy exists for addressing access issues upon the appointment of staff with a disability	See Strategy 1.3	HRM	Dec 2008
All staff are aware of the facilities, services and procedures necessary to enable physical accessibility	Review training for relevant staff in management of premises (exits, car parks, toilets and evacuations)	GM	14 Nov 2007
	Include information in induction training and on the TIO’s intranet	GM	30 Jan 2008

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