NITAN

The National Inclusive Transport Advocacy Network (NITAN) will represent the national voice of people with disability advocating for inclusive public transport.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

'The Commission does not regard it as appropriate to use its power to grant temporary exemptions to certify, potentially on a continuing basis, that unjustifiable hardship exists.' Don't underestimate how powerful this statement is. We welcome this firm line in the sand.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@BeyondDSAPT and @AfdoOffice are beyond pleased to see the City of Ryde has had its frankly embarrassing bus stop temporary exemption firmly rejected in a preliminary judgement by @AusHumanRights https://t.co/PLWQcyIbZJ #auspol #auspol22

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

This confirms what we already knew. The airline industry has lost control of their own service delivery model and must be reigned back in. We need a true regulatory mechanism that can act to ensure no one else suffers like this. #auspol #DisabilityRights https://t.co/5kZOI9L6Ie

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

A number of us including our chair, demanded a full inquiry into roles & responsibilities of airlines and airports given the patently unwilling attitudes of airlines like @JetstarAirways to change at the recent Aviation Access Forum. This must happen now @AusGovInfra @AfdoOffice

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

So, if you wonder why accessible tourism has issues look at the airlines and their attitudes. @Qantas half the fun is getting there apparently, fk me. Great customer service is a phrase that needs to be understood and implemented. #inclusion #tourism

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@wittysone Sadly yes it is. But even if it wasn't regular it still wouldn't be good enough. We need airlines to understand a mobility aid isn't a set of golf clubs. One is a luxury. One is a necessity.

[Graeme Innes @Graemeinnes]

‘It’s not just the people with #disabilities who will benefit when the standards are complied with.’
I supporting changes to the #NationalConstructionCode so that new homes are #accessible to all Australians.

https://t.co/8tLApSoaYE

Tweet from @BetterHomesAus

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

from the 3rd review of DSAPT (2021); Issue of Bus Stops in Tas : Further issues revolve around differing perspectives between the Tasmanian Government and councils on roles and responsibilities as they apply to bus stops in municipal areas. @BeyondDSAPT

[Sue Tape @SueTape]

Why school transport is still exempt from standards 20 years later is discrimination at best and neglect and exploitation at worst. #IncludeUsFromTheStart @CydaAu

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

Non accessible school transport is the beginnings of a steady slide into segregated living for many disabled kids. This should not be accepted in 2022. Our new Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport MUST include inclusive school transport. #DisabilityTwitter

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

Stranded in the regions https://t.co/o0qRmSahOr take a listen @BeyondDSAPT @AfdoOffice

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

This will impact regional Australians as well. Truly an amazing decision. @BeyondDSAPT the line in the sand has been drawn. We need a stronger DDA and greeter powers for the AHRC. PwD take a look and if you aren't already angry, raise your voice enough is enough.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@wittysone We were dismayed and deflated thats for sure. Just can't see how a reasonable person could read the decision and the related submissions by disabled people and orgs and see it as a decision with merit. We had some wins ARA were against which means neither side goes away happy.

[Dean Barton-Smith AM OLY 🇦🇺 @DeanDeca]

@BeyondDSAPT ‘Legacy’ - a very good word we should be asking & reminding the powers to be how future events, host cities, councils, state / federal Government (let alone transport providers) will enable positive legacies for people with disabilities to occur? What’s are their real fears?

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@DeanDeca Geoff Trappett our chair specifically pointed out to Qld gov this week that we should be ensuring those local governments and providers covered shouldn't be relying on exemptions. That would destroy all semblance of positive 'legacy'.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

NITAN holds firm concerns the granting of exemptions such as these announced this afternoon set the disabled rights movement back. Finding 10 of the 3rd DSAPT review noted concerns of rolling over exemptions. Yet it continues. More to come. #humanrights https://t.co/Aw36NBiU9g

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@davidbelcher @InclusionMoves @Graemeinnes @davidbelcher NITAN held a roundtable a fortnight ago on what we see is undoubtedly institutional neglect in the transport space. We look forward to further discussions allowing them to include tangible recommendations which will move us forward in their report.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@dana_advocacy @10NewsFirstMelb @DRCadvocacy @AfdoOffice @DRC_AU Amazing work by all. I love the long format reporting. Allowing disabled people to explain their story with authenticity. The impacts of exclusion are undeniable but often hidden from the public. Keep an eye out for part 2 tonight!

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

Im wondering what the position of @Greens @AustralianLabor is on the compliance of accessible bus stops/buses/trains etc Many place around Oz still dont have proper access to public transport. Buses and bus stops should be compliant by the end of the year. what will you do?

[Rich Witbreuk @wittysone]

@CityByrne @DeformedEarth @ElaineS_Hobart @metro_tasmania Let’s hope that the state and local councils get on board by making at the very minimum bus stops accessible for all. @BeyondDSAPT .The opportunity is there. Once you have a public transport system, we need a commitment from all for all.

[NITAN @BeyondDSAPT]

@BeyondDSAPT & its Chair @InclusionMoves note release of the Third Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport by @AusGovInfra & @AusHumanRights prelim decision on @AustRail exemption. NITAN meets tomorrow to discuss & progress its submission to @DRC_AU