AQW 19238/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any discussions his Department has had with the Department for Infrastructure to address transport barriers to access to employment for people with disabilities, including how this will be addressed in his Disability and Employment Strategy.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 3 December 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 3 December 2024
- Answer due by
- 18 December 2024
- Answered
- 7 January 202535 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
In developing the Disability Strategy and considering the needs of Deaf and disabled people, my Department is working with all Executive departments. Engagement with the Department for Infrastructure is ongoing and I can confirm that this will include consideration on how transport issues can be addressed.
Additionally, the Department continues to deliver the Access to Work (NI) Programme which supports disabled people to access employment, including travel to and from work.