This section provides information on good practices in public bodies in Ireland with respect to disability and accessibility. The aim of the good practices is to provide local authorities with valuable and practical information to support them in making their environments, services and information accessible.

 

 

 

Good Practice Examples	Local Authority / Public Body	Contact details
Guidance on Disability Access Certificate (DAC)
The DAC Guidance 'A sample based approach to applying for a Disability Access Certificate' was developed by a sub-committee of the LGMSB.  The aim of the document is to support local authorities in the implementation of the DAC in a consistent manner. DAC Guidance	LGMSB	LGMSB Email: jcrilly@lgmsb.ie
Good Practice Guidelines on Accessibility of Streetscapes
The purpose of these guidelines is to support local authority staff in auditing and reviewing the accessibility of the streetscapes within their remit. The guidelines aim to ensure that all local authorities are making such assessments from an agreed standard.   Good Practice Guidelines on Accessibility of Streetscapes	LGMSB	LGMSB Email: jcrilly@lgmsb.ie
Permanent Works Accessibility Design Certificate
Cavan County Council aims to use this form when carrying out internal permanent works. Drawings are checked for accessibility by the access officer or other suitable qualified person prior to works commencing. This design certificate has been prepared by Cavan County Council. If you use this form we would very much appreciate your acknowledgement of Cavan County Council. We would also welcome your feedback on the permanent works accessibility design certificate.   Permanent Works Accessibility Design Certificate	Cavan County Council	Emma Breiden, Access Officer Cavan County Council Tel: 049 4378392 Email: ebreiden@cavancoco.ie
Changing Minds, Changing Practices
‘Changing Minds, Changing Practices’ is a learning intervention programme focusing on the provision and delivery of services by organisations and institutions in Irish society to people with impairment.  It is centered on how an organisation might address its thinking, attitudes and practices in order to enhance access to services for people with disability. The ultimate goal of the Changing Minds, Changing Practices programme is the promotion of a better understanding of the diverse needs of individuals in society and the entitlement of equality of access for all. Changing Minds, Changing Practices	Kildare County Council	Breda Gleeson Kildare County Council bgleeson@kildarecoco.ie