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Ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion is an ongoing process involving significant community consultation (see ‘Long Term Planning and ‘Community Dialogue and Engagement’ component). The first step to overcoming discrimination or other issues of accessibility in a community is to recognise that it exists. This involves educating planning and government officials about issues of equality and diversity. Once issues have been identified, appropriate methods of community consultation should be used to establish an open dialogue with all residents. This should include a diverse range of techniques, and can incorporate both face-to-face meetings or technologically based interactions. Finally, once the consultation process has taken place, it is crucial that feedback is given to the community, clearly outlining how their input has affected the decision-making process. This legitimises their participation, and gives ownership to new developments or services.
Recommended Reading:
English Heritage (1995) Easy Access to Historic Properties [online] www.english-heritage.org.uk/upload/pdf/easy_access.pdf
English Heritage (2005) Easy Access to Historic Landscapes [online] www.english-heritage.org.uk/upload/pdf/EAHL.pdf
Handy, J. (2006) “Sexual Harassment in Small-Town New Zealand: A Qualitative Study of Three Contrasting Organizations” in Gender, Work and Organization 13(1)
Reeves, D. (2005), Planning For Diversity: Policy and Planning in a World of Difference. (Routledge: London).
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