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

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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.

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