"People in Wollongong who are living with disability continue to encounter significant barriers on a daily basis," Mr Docker said.

"From neighbourhoods devoid of footpaths, to public transport systems which fail miserably when it comes to accessibility, the experiences of people with disability demands greater attention from our council.

"Unfortunately the attempts by the previous council to address these barriers, like the public access reference group and the disability inclusion action plan are still falling short."

Mr Docker said, if elected to Ward 2, he would push for the creation of a Disability Inclusion Advisory group on the council. He said that would include people with disabilities "to ensure our communities are able to work towards true accessibility in all areas".

Story by Glen Humphries in the Illawarra Mercury, 2 September 2024.