Beach wheelchairsīeach wheelchairs are available for use across the Central Coast from the south to the north at the following patrolled beaches: To provide access to many of the Coast’s beaches for people living with a disability or limited mobility, Council has a suite of serviced beach wheelchairs available for free hire by both the local community and visitors and has beach matting installed at several beaches. The resource contains information, tips and simple easy to follow checklists on how to make their sport and venue more accessible and inclusive to attract membership and participation from people with disabilities. The Accessible and Inclusive Sport and Recreation resource provides education and assistance for community sport and active recreation clubs and associations.
The delivery of this guide is an action from Central Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan to make the Central Coast more accessible, inclusive and liveable.Ĭentral Coast Council is committed to improving accessibility to its services, facilities and spaces for people with a disability so that all residents and visitors can enjoy the local environment and activities.Īccessible and inclusive sport and recreationĬentral Coast Council has developed a resource for local sport and active recreation providers. The easy to read brochure includes images, pictograms and maps and is available to view online and as a printed brochure - which can be picked up from Council's customer service centres (Wyong and Gosford) or libraries. Information on Council’s beach wheelchair and matting is also included.
To be eligible to purchase a key, you must have a letter of authority about your disability from your doctor or disability organisation, or alternatively a copy of your disability card or parking permit. Many accessible public toilets, Australia wide, can be opened using the MLAK. The MLAK is a master key that fits into specially designed locks allowing 24-hour access to public amenities for people with a disability. The National Public Toilet Map is also available as a free app for iPhone and for Android phones and tablets.Ĭouncil-managed public toilets, including accessible restrooms, are open for use during daylight hours and locked from sunset to sunrise.Ī Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) unlocks the accessible public toilets after hours. You can find a list of Council’s accessible and non-accessible public toilets by searching the National Public Toilet Map or calling 1800 990 646.
View the 2017-2021 Disability Inclusion Action Plan progress reports: There is also an Easy English version of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The plan is reviewed, monitored and reported on annually.
Central Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan details the strategies and actions Council is implementing to enable people with disabilities to better access mainstream services, facilities and open spaces.