…is due to discomfort or poor health, sometimes it is practical – especially when there are feeding tubes involved. A comprehensive eating and drinking plan that has been completed by…
Read moreCID calls on the NSW Government to act comprehensively on the report of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). We see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform…
Read moreThe Disability Royal Commission calls for accessible information and communications. CID Board Director Robert Strike AM told the Royal Commission – “Do Easy Read. I want for people to try…
Read more…it comes to public transport. Having fewer bus options available limits their opportunities to access the community. Information about bus times is often not accessible. This means that having fewer…
Read more…disability. However, it is often better for these health professionals to be able to access highly specialised advice, especially if a person has very complex needs. That is where these…
Read more…journal article. People with intellectual disability are not always included in research or able to access academic research articles. A team of authors wrote the article using easy words, short…
Read moreCID calls upon the government authorities designing and implementing the NDIS to ensure equitable access to the NDIS by people with intellectual disability who live on society’s fringe. This requires…
Read more…community elders. “The sorts of issues raised by Aboriginal speakers were similar to those in the disability community,” says Alison. “Better communication between government agencies and community services, and ‘nothing…
Read more…things to tell the UN Committee. Representatives with disability talked about issues and shared their personal stories about Accessing the NDIS and struggles people have with it. Institutions, including group…
Read moreEveryone has the right to good health care. But at the moment there are many barriers to people with intellectual disability getting access to health care. This means that there…
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