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25.01.2022 The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities guarantees the right to accessibility and participation for people with intellectual disability. But at the moment, there are no international guidelines on how to make sure people with intellectual disability can participate in the work that affects them. Help Down Syndrome International and INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL create inclusive participation guidelines by taking this survey before 30 September: https://www.ds-int....org/listen-include-respect-survey Down Syndrome Australia Every Australian Counts National Disability Services #ListenIncludeRespect #CRPD

25.01.2022 We are so excited to release our agenda for the National Youth Disability Summit We have an amazing line up of speakers, panellists and facilitators takin...g part in our Summit next week to discuss the themes of Education, Employment, Awareness, Access + Inclusion, NDIS + Housing, and Mental Health and what they mean to young people with disability. Some of our awesome young speakers include Elise Muller, Chloe Hayden, Issy Orosz and Senator Jordon Steele-John, just to name a few, all who have lived experience of disability. Over the next week, we will be introducing you to our full line up of young people with disability speaking at the Summit! In the meantime, check out our full agenda here! https://www.cydayouth.events/agenda Image Description: A graphic featuring the National Youth Disability Summit logo up the top. From L-R, the logo has nyds in black text with the y outlined in blue. Next to the text are overlapping orange, red and blue blob shapes. On the right, in black text is National Youth Disability Summit. Below the logo is the dates of the Summit, September 29 - October 3. Below the Summit dates are the five themes of the Summit with corresponding icons. The themes on the top row (from L-R) are Education, Awareness, Access + Inclusion, Mental Health, and on the bottom row (from L-R) are Employment, and NDIS + Housing. The themes are placed on a blue square background. Behind the blue square are orange and red circle shapes located on a white background. #OurVoicesOurVisions

24.01.2022 From INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL: "Share your ideas to create international guidelines on being included and taking part. Our #ListenIncludeRespect survey is available in English, Swahili, Chinese, French, Arabic, Russian and Spanish. ... Please complete and share with your networks. We want to hear from self-advocates, family members, colleagues and support persons." Down Syndrome International

23.01.2022 Consultations for the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education are closing this Friday 25 September. Share your views: www.disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au #2020DSEReview #disabilityeducation Image description: Light text on a dark background. The text says 'Disability standards for Education - 2020 Review'. A SMS speech bubble is under the text.

22.01.2022 [David Moody] said there were three questions the sector wanted answers to. How are they going to get access to vaccine, the workforce and of course their clients?...Where is it going to come from and when is it going to come?"

21.01.2022 Students with disability: have your say! Past, present and future students with disability, their families and carers, advocates, educators and other members of the public are invited to give feedback. This feedback will inform the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education. There are lots of ways you can share your experiences and views about the Standards.... You can find more information at the Consultation Hub www.disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au Consultations close Friday 25 September 2020. #2020DSEReview #disabilityeducation Image description: Mostly dark text on a light background. The text says 'Have your say! Disability Standards for Education 2020 Review. disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au' A SMS speech bubble is on the right hand side.

20.01.2022 The National Youth Disability Summit is a bringing young people with disability together to talk about the issues that matter to us. It's our space and a place ...we can be heard. Let us know in the comments below what you want to talk about and what matters to you! And don't forget to register. It's free! https://www.cydayouth.events Image description: White background with orange, red and blue circle shapes in the corners. A blue square in the middle with 'This our space! 29 September - 3 October, 2020' in black text. The Summit Logo is located at the bottom with orange, blue and red circle shapes and black text saying NYDS and National Youth Disability Summit.

20.01.2022 The Government has created a pilot for the new Disability Gateway website to make sure people with disability, their families and carers get the most effective, accessible and people centred service available. Please visit www.disabilitygateway.gov.au and let them know what you think.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 has been an anxious time for people with disability and those who support them. This Wednesday 7 October (the day after tomorrow!), the Australian Government Department of Health are running a 45-minute webinar on the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control measures in disability settings. Learn more: https://publish.viostream.com/app/s-n98xjka

18.01.2022 People with disability have been waiting for months for good communications around COVID-19 and disability - and we're now starting to see some action. Key Government departments have put together a number of resources about COVID-19 to help people with disability, families, support workers, carers and others through this incredibly difficult time. Head to the Inclusion Australia website for a list of resources:... https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/covid-19-resources/

18.01.2022 A privatised assessment system where a person with disability’s future would be determined by a tick-a-box assessment with a stranger over a few hours was not ...the NDIS thousands of Australians fought for. The minister now has an opportunity to genuinely engage with the people the NDIS was designed to support and we stand ready to work with the government to develop a system that is sustainable and fair for the almost 450,000 Australians with disability who rely on it, says Kevin Stone. https://www.google.com.au//43b3198a-f9e7-47de-bfdf-782bac5

18.01.2022 Do you have a disability? Have things changed for you because of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need support in a language other than English? Help is available. You can: * Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 and ask for an interpreter, or ... * Call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask for the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 Information about the Disability Information Helpline is available in 63 languages. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more details. #DisabilityHelp

17.01.2022 Now with Easy Read documents: Key Government departments have put together resources about COVID-19 to help people with disability, families, support workers, carers and others through this time: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/covid-19-resources/

17.01.2022 "When everyone in our community does better, our community does better." Indeed! South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc

16.01.2022 How do you know you’re doing a good job at work? A great starting point is knowing exactly what people expect from us in our roles. Employers can learn about supervision and feedback in Episode 4 of Let’s Work from VALID: https://bit.ly/3kC92AF Find more tips here: https://bit.ly/38OjRxb #EveryoneCanWork

16.01.2022 For caregivers - either family member or paid staff - to one or more people who have an intellectual and developmental disability: Professor Christine Bigby has put together a worldwide study to explore the impact and experiences of COVID-19 on people with an intellectual disability. Complete the survey: https://ucdpsychology.qualtrics.com//f/SV_80RDSUjDPF6hgnH

14.01.2022 Fighting to have your voice heard? Currently, there are no international guidelines on how to make sure people with intellectual disability can participate in the work that affects them. Down Syndrome International and INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL are working with their members to change that!... Complete the survey before 30 September: https://www.ds-int.org/listen-include-respect-survey #ListenIncludeRespect #Participation VALID Council for Intellectual Disability South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc Developmental Disability WA Speak Out Association of Tasmania Parent to Parent Qld

14.01.2022 Open employment is for everyone, including people with intellectual disability. Our free Monday workshop has info to help school leavers get ready: https://bit.ly/2UIKlru #EveryoneCanWork Image description: Grocery store employee with Down syndrome standing in the fresh produce section. He's wearing a long-sleeved blue top and a green apron, and is folding his arms and smiling at the camera. Speak Out Association of Tasmania Council for Intellectual Disability VALID Parent to Parent Qld Developmental Disability WA South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA

14.01.2022 We know that coming forward to share your experience is a big step. We want to make it as easy as possible. Please tell us about any support you need. There ar...e services available to support you through any difficult feelings you might be having because of the Royal Commission. Blue Knot Foundation offers free, specialist counselling support and a referral service for people with disability, their families and carers, and anyone affected by the Disability Royal Commission. Call Blue Knot Foundation’s national hotline on 1800 421 468, they are open every day. You can also call them via the National Relay Service on 133 677 and give 02 6146 1468 as the number you want to call. There is also a free legal advisory service is available to help you interact with the Disability Royal Commission. Your Story Disability Legal Support is independent from the Royal Commission. https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/counselling-and-s

12.01.2022 Today is Day 1 of the Disability Royal Commission hearing into the experiences of First Nations people with disability and their families in contact with child protection systems. We know it's a huge effort to share your own experience or to support someone to share theirs. We thank everyone who is doing or considering this. Culturally appropriate counselling and advocacy support is available: https://www.dss.gov.au//disability-counselling-and-advocac First Peoples Disability Network People with Disability Australia Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA

09.01.2022 People with intellectual disability often don’t get the support they need to get a regular job. And research shows that the support people need starts surprisingly early! Information and planning are vital, ideally starting from primary school. Inclusion Australia CEO Catherine McAlpine will talk more about this tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September) at the ‘What’s Out There: Employment Opportunities for People with Disability Perth’ webinar. Register here: https://bit.ly/3bZGiiH VALID Council for Intellectual Disability Developmental Disability WA South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc Parent to Parent Qld Speak Out Association of Tasmania

07.01.2022 The latest NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Quarterly Report is now available: https://www.ndis.gov.au/abou/publications/quarterly-reports This Report is a summary of how the NDIS performed from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, including: Covid-19 response: Information about how the Agency has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic Seven years of the NDIS: Data that show what the NDIS has done over time... Participant profiles: Stories from people who are using their NDIS funding in different and creative ways The full report is available here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/abou/publications/quarterly-reports

06.01.2022 You still have time to have your say about NDIS compulsory assessments. There are 3 things YOU can do to stop Independent Assessments from happening. 1. Contac...t your local MP 2. Contact Senate Crossbenchers 3. Contact the Minister for the NDIS Linda Reynolds You can also have your say here: https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/have-your-say-on-ndi/ Image description: I do not understand why anyone would think an assessment a time limited and one-off process could ever formulate complex outcomes. Compulsory assessments will reduce supports. Are we dealing with human rights here or not?

05.01.2022 Two days to go! This INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL and Down Syndrome International survey closes Wednesday 30 September. Have your say on how people with intellectual disability are fully included in work that impacts their lives: https://www.ds-int.org/listen-include-respect-survey VALID Council for Intellectual Disability Developmental Disability WA South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc Parent to Parent Qld Speak Out Association of Tasmania Down Syndrome Australia Every Australian Counts National Disability Services

05.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! The work we did this year on the Employment Project gave us a chance to try new ways of working together and supporting each other. Earl...ier this year, we talked with people with intellectual disability who work in open employment and employers about ways to support people well at work. Find out what people said here: https://www.valid.org.au//resour/valid-employment-project/ See more

05.01.2022 Only 2 weeks to go until the National Youth Disability Summit! We hope you're excited, we definitely are! You don't want to miss out! Register today: https://w...ww.cydayouth.events #OurVoicesOurVisions Image description: White square on a black background. With a red and blue blob shape in the top left corner and an orange and red blob shape in the bottom right corner. In the top right corner is the NYDS logo, with three overlapping blobs in orange, red and blue with the black text nyds. In the centre, there is black text that says 'Get ready! Only two weeks to go with a celebration hat emoji and a party face emoji, followed by black text saying National Youth Disability Summit 29 September - 3 October 2020.'

02.01.2022 We know that too many people with disability have both seen and experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation. We also know that some people who want to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) need support to do this. Free, independent and confidential counselling and advocacy support is available for people who need it because of their experiences, or to engage with the DRC. If you need support or want to find out more, visit www.dss.gov.au/disabi...lity-royal-commission-support #DisabilityRC #DisabilityRCsupport Image description: 6 people, some with visible disabilities, facing the camera. Light blue background.

02.01.2022 Many people with disability who want to tell their story to the Disability Royal Commission need to know their information will stay confidential after the Royal Commission has ended. This is necessary to keep people safe sometimes from providers they still rely on for support. It isn’t right that only people who give information at a Private Hearing can have their information kept confidential after the Royal Commission has ended. That is why we have asked the Attorney-Gen...eral to introduce legislation to protect the confidentiality of information given to the Disability Royal Commission in ANY written submission: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/open-letter-to-the-a/ AFDO - Australian Federation Of Disability Organisations Children and Young People with Disability Australia Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA First Peoples Disability Network National Ethnic Disability Alliance People with Disability Australia Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Disability Royal Commission

02.01.2022 Do you have an intellectual disability? Do you want to know more about work? Inclusion Australia and VALID are running workshops about work.... People said good things about our workshops last week. We have more workshops next week. They will be led by peer facilitators again. Book your free ticket: https://bit.ly/39DbvZx #EveryoneCanWork Image description: Text: "I liked thinking about the jobs I would like to get." "I liked hearing about how people with lived experience have solved problems." Image: Black text in a white box with a black border. Background is dark green. Inclusion Australia logo in the bottom right-hand corner. VALID Council for Intellectual Disability South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc Developmental Disability WA Speak Out Association of Tasmania Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA AFDO - Australian Federation Of Disability Organisations National Ethnic Disability Alliance Every Australian Counts Down Syndrome Australia

02.01.2022 The NDIS has told us for months that the proposed changes to the scheme are about fairness and consistency. The disability sector has expressed consistent conc...ern that the real issue is cost-cutting. It seems that our concerns have been justified. That's Catherine McAlpine from Inclusion Australia - one of the many, many disability sector organisations who have been campaigning against proposed changes to the NDIS. More leaked documents from the NDIA show a new "Sustainability Action Taskforce" has been set up and "will make immediate changes to slow growth in participant numbers, slow growth in spend per participant and strengthen operational discipline, in accordance with the requirements of the NDIS Act and Rules, the three-page document, marked sensitive, says. https://www.theguardian.com//ndis-cost-cutting-taskforce-t Email the Minister for the NDIS Linda Reynolds https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/hands-off/ Send in your Hands off our NDIS photo https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/send-in-your-hands-of/ #NDIS #NDISMakeItWork #HandsOffOurNDIS (Image description: Photo of new NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds at Parliament House. She has short brown hair and glasses and is sitting on a red leather desk chair, looking away from the camera.)

02.01.2022 The Australian Government is thinking about introducing legislation that means all new housing has to be accessible. You can help change government policy by completing an online survey by 26 August. The survey is anonymous, and your responses will be kept confidential. The survey is being conducted by the Melbourne Disability Institute. They will present all survey responses in a report to the Australian Government and other publications. The survey should take between 10 t...o 30 minutes to complete, depending on how fast you read and type. You can find the survey at https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_ai6nqENSX9

02.01.2022 People with intellectual disability tell us that learning new skills makes work more interesting, keeps people motivated and improves their career opportunities. https://bit.ly/3pkJLhL Thank you VALID for this excellent resource!

01.01.2022 "From the very beginning of the Morrison government trying to force these changes upon disabled people we said very clearly, ‘We can see exactly what you are do...ing because you feel disabled people are a burden on government finances’." https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au//exclu/161829180011445 Email the Minister for the NDIS Linda Reynolds https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/hands-off/ Send in your Hands off our NDIS photo https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/send-in-your-hands-of/ #NDIS #NDISMakeItWork #HandsOffOurNDIS (Image description: "News. The Saturday Paper." Photo of new NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds speaking on a stage in front of microphones. She has short brown hair, wears glasses, a dark top and jacket, and a red lapel pin.)