DPTAC 2005-06 Work Programme

Proactive tasks

• Task 1: Influence the effectiveness of the Disability Discrimination Act.

Output:	A satisfactory and timely Act, with codes on transport and public sector duties in relation to transport
Status:	Continuation of Task 1 of 2004-05
Lead:	Chair and Main Committee
Timing:	Will continue throughout the calendar year

• Task 2: Produce guidance for the Department for Transport on addressing the needs of disabled people

Output:	Guidance suitable for adoption by Department for Transport Management Board
Status:	Carried forward
Lead:	Secretariat
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 3: Implement the Communications Strategy, including publishing the Annual Report 2004-05, and reviewing www.dptac.gov.uk to ensure it remains relevant and informative

Output:	Updates to web site and publication of Annual Report 2004-05
Status:	Ongoing task
Lead:	Main Committee
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 4: Publish a specification for improving access to toilets on aircraft

Output:	Technical Specification
Status:	Ongoing task
Lead:	Aviation Working Group - Task Group
Timing:	Spring - Summer 2005

• Task 5: Develop a specification for an on-board wheelchair for use on aircraft

Output:	Technical Specification
Status:	Ongoing
Lead:	Aviation Working Group - Task Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• [Tasks 6 and 7 removed as a result of change in DPTAC remit]

• Task 8: Review changes to concessionary fares in Scotland and Wales and develop options for possible changes in England

Output:	Likely to be a DPTAC position statement
Status:	Revised from 2004-05
Lead:	Bus, Coach and Community Transport Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 9: Secure movement towards the amendment of the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000 to cover the provision of audible and visual information systems on buses

Output:	Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations covering the provision of audible and visual information systems on buses
Status:	New task
Lead:	Bus, Coach and Community Transport Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 10: Promote the enforcement of the PSV (Conduct) Regulations 2002

Output:	Changes to the work of the regulatory authorities (e.g. Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, Traffic Commissioners, Passenger Transport Authorities, local authorities) on enforcing these regulations
Status:	Revised from 2004-05
Lead:	Bus, Coach & Community Transport Working Group
Timing:	Throughout the year

• Task 11: Collate answers from the DPTAC/accredited school questionnaire and take the appropriate follow up action

Output:	Assessment of the current position of inclusive design in accredited university courses
Status:	Carried forward from 2004-05. Questionnaires sent out by RIBA and RTPI professional institutes in 2004 to be followed up
Lead:	Education and Training Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 12: Future Inclusive competition for students showing clear appreciation of inclusive environments in their studies

Output:	Preparation and launch of the second year of the competition
Status:	Continued from 2004-05
Lead:	Education and Training Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the year

• Task 13: Influence primary schools' curriculum with regard to inclusive environments

Output:	Influence on the provision of teaching resources
Status:	Continued from 2004-05
Lead:	Education and Training Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the calendar year

• Task 14: Develop advice on road user charging

Output:	Position statement for use in proactively and in response to consultation
Status:	Continued from 2004-05
Lead:	Local Authority and Personal Mobility Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the calendar year

• Task 15: Research reviewing how effectively home and quiet zone design standards reflect the needs of disabled people

Output:	Revised home and quiet zone design standards (if needed)
Status:	New task
Lead:	Local Authority and Personal Mobility Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the calendar year

• Task 16: Contribute to development of disability equality strategies

Output:	Guidance to local authorities on developing disability equality strategies that deal effectively with transport
Status:	New task
Lead:	Local Authority and Personal Mobility Working Group
Timing:	Will continue throughout the calendar year

• Task 17: Promote research evaluating the effectiveness of DPTAC's guidance on large passenger ferries and terminals

Output:	Wide, thorough and accurate awareness in the shipping sector of DPTAC's research on the effectiveness of the DPTAC guidance, and its implications for lifting the transport exemption from Part III of the Disability discrimination Act 1995
Status:	New task that follows on from Task 18 of 2004-05
Lead:	Maritime Working Group
Timing:	Active throughout the year

• Task 18: Provide guidance to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on developing and reporting on its Action Plan for European Union Directive 20003/24/EC Safety requirements for persons with reduced mobility