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“Understanding the NDIS” Workshops Accessible for People with Disability

During 2018-19, the Australian Federation of disability Organisations (AFDO), conducted a series of workshops called “Understanding the NDIS”, for people with disability, families and carers.

They also wanted to help those who could not attend a workshop in person so they don’t have to miss out on the information. So they filmed the workshop, from which they made 9 videos which you can find at this site.

The workshop explains important NDIS ideas and processes in plain, easy to understand language. It helps people with disability and their families to have increased understanding of the NDIS and confidence in dealing with the NDIA.

Workshop Videos Access Features

All videos have Auslan interpreting, captioning and audio description. A transcript for each video is also available.

The PDF or Word versions of the workshop handbook and factsheets can be downloaded from:

https://www.disabilityloop.org.au/resources/understandingthendisvideos

If you would like to purchase a hard copy of these materials in print or braille, for $10.00 per set, (postage included), please email AFDO at

disabilityloop@afdo.org.au

Top Content from AND – Australian Network on Disability

What topics are of most interest to our network? What strategies are getting results? Which local and global news stories are sparking conversations? Here’s a roundup of top content to help you stay in the know.

Top LinkedIn posts

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5. What’s the difference between mental health and mental illness?

Top Tweets

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Top content from AND

1. Workplace adjustments in best-practice organisations
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3. Tips for creating inclusive products and services 
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Disability – The Lived Experience

Monash University, in conjunction with the City of Glen Eira as part of Diversity and Inclusion Week, proudly present Disability – The Lived Experience. Three presenters, all with a different lived experience of disability, will share their unique stories.

• Date: Tuesday 8 October, 12–1pm
• Venue: Marquee on the Green, Caulfield campus

*A free light lunch will be provided. Registrations close 1 October.

*For more information, and to book for this event, please go to this webpage.

How can you be more inclusive of a diverse audience on social media? 

We asked the accessibility experts from Intopia for their top tips on how to write more accessible posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Out of the U.S. comes the Rusty Tweed Scholarship!

Here is the entry URL: https://www.rustytweedscholarship.com/.

Scholarship main details:

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Essay Question: Why does economics matter to you?

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2020

Eligibility Requirements: High school students graduating this school year and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school. Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. Undergraduates enrolled in college do not have to be pursuing an economics major to be eligible. Non-US residents are welcome to apply.

How can digital accessibility drive innovation, enhance your brand, extend your market reach and minimise your legal risk?

The Business Case for Digital Accessibility explores key advantages of web accessibility to businesses of all types. It provides research and examples to inspire confidence among leaders and decision-makers that continued investment in accessibility is good for your business.

Read the Business Case for Digital Accessibility. 

The Tasmania State Office of the Department of Social Services (DSS) has successfully welcomed several talented interns with disability into the workplace through the Stepping Into program.

Their most recent recruit, Amelia, came to the program with one particular issue she was keen to explore. She lives with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, which causes unpredictable bursts of pain, and she wanted to test how she could work around her pain in the workplace.

Read about Amelia’s experience at DSS. 

More than 250 professionals from 120 leading organisations came together for the Australian Network on Disability Conference in May to discuss the forces that are driving organisations to be more accessible and inclusive. Seven key forces were highlighted as contributing to positive change and sustainable progress.

Find out 7 ways to build a more accessible and inclusive workplace. 

Managers and specialists across all areas of QBE have helped jobseekers with disability to gain vital workplace exposure and prepare for their chosen career.

In a recent Recruitment Skills Workshop hosted by QBE and Allegis Global Solutions, jobseekers were provided with expert application and interview tips, as well as a chance to ask important questions about how to stand out in a competitive job market.

Here’s some of their advice and their top 10 tips for jobseekers.

What terms and phrases are acceptable when referring to people with disability?

With best-practice advice, examples and tips on how to be inclusive of people with disability every day, Australian Network on Disabilty’s inclusive language factsheet is a resource you can share with your whole workplace.