I definitely do not support the request for exemption under the DDA Transport Standard by the ARA and urge HREOC to reject this request.  The standard may be new but the DDA is not!

Speaking on behalf of people with disabilities in the rural areas, if ARA had their way, then country people would have to wait even longer than 5 years.

Regards

Linda Penny

Special Needs Coordinator

East Gippsland Institute of TAFE

PO Box 886

Bairnsdale  Vic.  3875

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