Disability action plans (DAPs)
A disability action plan (DAP) is a proven, effective tool for organisations to plan and implement changes that remove barriers to access for people with a disability.
The implementation of a DAP also contributes to an organisation's obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, as well as supporting the principles of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006.
A copy of these Acts can be found in the Policies and legislation section.
The Disability Act 2006, now requires Victorian public sector bodies to prepare a DAP for the purposes of:
- reducing barriers to persons with a disability accessing goods, services and facilities;
- reducing barriers to persons with a disability obtaining and maintaining employment;
- promoting inclusion and participation in the community of persons with a disability; and
- achieving tangible changes in attitudes and practices which discriminate against persons with a disability.
Public sector bodies include the ten State Government departments as well as statutory authorities and statutory corporations.
Many organisations (both public and private) in Victoria and Australia have also developed DAPs. A register of DAPs can be located on the 
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) website.
Support from the Office for Disability
The Office for Disability's DAP team can provide support and advice to organisations in the development of their DAP.
Contact the DAP team:
Telephone: (03) 9208 3024
TTY: (03) 9208 3631
Fax: (03) 9208 3633
Email: DAPS@dpcd.vic.gov.au
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