London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options

Comment

Representation ID: 14254

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

We are keen that any commercial or educational developments in the area should include a positive recognitiion of disability as a mainstream issue. Over 50% of disabled people are in work, and the employment, goods and services which they support, contribute to the economic well-being of the community. Over 60% of people over the age of 55 will have a disability, or be a carer of a disabled person, before they retire.

Comment

Representation ID: 14255

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

Inclusion should be designed into developments at concept stage and not be afterthoughts.

Comment

Representation ID: 14256

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

All housing developments should be designed 'for life' i.e The Rowntree Foundation recommendations. Thus as the householder ages, or their condition (physical, sensory or cognitive) changes, the house should be designed to simple and low cost adaptation to permit the resident to remain in the property for as long as possible.

Comment

Representation ID: 14257

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

We perceive the development of the airport, its infrastructure, and allied developments to offer the opportunity to design for disability, accessibility and training for the benefit of those in the community who are disabled.

Comment

Representation ID: 14258

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

P9. Environmental technologies, new products and services should be encouraged. There are skills shortages in these areas which, for disabled people trained for such skills, will offer a better opportunity for sustainable employment. The jobs market on a level playing field, as the option of bringing in short term contract labour from other areas would not be as cost effective as employing local, skilled and motivated disabled people.

Comment

Representation ID: 14259

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

P10. The new railway station is an opportunity to design for complete accessibility and inclusion. Access from one platform to the other via a tunnel, with lifts, would enhance accessibility for frail and disabled passengers. Pre-planned boarding points for interface between carriage and mobility scooters and wheelchairs, would obviate the need for pre-booked station assistance and encourage disabled passengers to travel to and from the airport by rail, at any time.

Comment

Representation ID: 14260

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

The terminal facilities should be totally accessible exceeding Part M of the Building Regulations,

Comment

Representation ID: 14261

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

Boarding of disabled passengers should be based on bespoke handling equipment and not rely on manual handling up aircraft boarding stairs.

Comment

Representation ID: 14262

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

Mobility Scooters should be available for all passengers with mobility limitations to avoid long distance walking.

Comment

Representation ID: 14263

Received: 02/06/2009

Respondent: Disability Essex

The encouragement of new industries will benefit employment opportunities for suitably skilled disabled people.