Some of Our Parts

AI for Accessibility

Love Talking About Pop Culture? You’re Invited!

Love talking about Marvel’s cinematic universe, want to debate Harry Potter fan theories, or chatting all things star wars, pokemon, Dr Who and anything else you might be passionate about?  Then this group is for you.

A youth program based around discussion of popular books, movies and TV series. Come hang out and meet people with similar interests.

Open to 16 to 21-year-olds.

Cost $10 | Meets monthly.
5:00 PM Friday 1st June
Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square
179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
Please reserve your place at this event by calling
9800 6430 or book online at www.yourlibrary.com.au

For more information about the organizers, see the Different Journeys Website and mission statement below.

And that’s a wrap on Humans on the Autism Spectrum 2018!

From the team at I CAN Network:

Thank you to everyone who has joined our movement over the last month. We have loved bringing you Humans on the Autism Spectrum – sharing stories to create inclusive schools, workplaces and societies.

Your likes, comments, shares and contributions have helped our AWEtism Rethink reach thousands of people around Australia. With your help, we are driving real change across schools, workplaces and communities all over the country.

Look back on your favourite moments from the month of April at https://ican.network/humans/. What was your favourite story? Let us know – or better yet, share it with your friends and let them know!

Although the campaign is officially over, our work is not yet done.

We will continue to create networks that enable people on the Spectrum – but to do that, we need your help. Join us by donating or giving monthly, following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and sharing our work with the world.

Plus, we’re looking for more stories of the Autism Spectrum to share throughout the year. Have you got a special talent you’d like to share with the world? Do you want to tell us your I CAN story? Email danielle@icannetwork.com.au and let us know all about you – we want to shine a spotlight on you!

Thank you for your ongoing support, whether through liking or sharing posts, or by donating.

Together, we are creating a world that benefits from embracing Autism.

Huge thanks,
The I CAN Team

Dylan Alcott: ‘I love having a disability and I want more people to feel like that’

The Weekly Review, April 30 

Attention: Caulfield Students

Information gathered from you during a short, informal interview is vital to this understanding and will be integrated into the design of the app for use by university students living with similar circumstances.

The responses you provide during the interviews will be anonymous and all information will be de-identified. Students can participate in the sessions anonymously or under a pseudonym / false name, although real names are required for sign-up.

We are seeking students to participate in the design process. This involves sharing your current experiences as well as giving feedback on design ideas. Participants will enjoy FREE pizza and drink at each (relaxed) session and all participants will go into a draw to win gold class movie tickets or $50 vouchers which can be used at the Campus Bookstore.

Sessions will be held on the following dates:

INTERESTED? Please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch.

April is Autism Awareness Month

Join the I CAN Network to celebrate acceptance of Autism and encourage everyone to embrace the benefits of the Spectrum.

Over the month of April, I CAN will be sharing the stories of young and old Autistics, many of whom have never before shared their story publicly. They will allow them to show, in their own words, their talents, skills and how they have overcome challenges to embrace their Autism.

You can find out more at: I CAN Network Autism Awareness Month.

Participants Required!

Four final semester students from Monash University’s IT faculty are looking for feedback and participants to assist in the creation of a website that aims to make the City of Melbourne more accessible to people with mobility restrictions.

If you would like more information about this project, and are willing to complete a short survey, please click on this link to the project flyer.

The Education Encouragement Awards recognise the effort and level of commitment required from students who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Awards aim to encourage students in their pursuit of training and qualifications.

Two awards are presented annually. These are:

• Secondary student award of $2,000 which is open to students in years 10, 11 & 12
• Post-secondary student award of $3,000 which is open to students enrolled in post-secondary studies, including university, TAFE institutes, apprenticeships and traineeships.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicants must: –

• be deaf or have a permanent hearing loss in both ears.
• If the student wears hearing aids or has a hearing loss, a current audiogram, performed by a qualified audiologist must be provided with the application.
• If the student uses a cochlear implant, a statement from the Cochlear Implant Clinic, a Teacher of the Deaf, or a Disability Liaison Officer that a cochlear implant is used must be provided.
• be currently attending a Victorian educational institution or be enrolled with an educational institution in Victoria.
• be nominated by a person who can provide supporting evidence for the nomination (teachers, aides, interpreters, tutors, course coordinators, families/caregivers).
• be a permanent resident of Australia

APPLICATIONS:

Application forms to be completed and submitted to the Education Committee of Deafness Foundation for consideration, appraisal and final selection by 30th June.

The Minister for Education and Training, in consultation with the Attorney-General, is required to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the Disability Standards for Education every five years. Urbis has been commissioned to undertake the 2015 review.

The Standards seek to ensure that students with disability are able to access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability. On the same basis means that a student with disability must have opportunities and choices which are comparable with those offered to students without disability.

People with disability and their families are particularly encouraged to consider making a contribution, as are educators and education providers. Organisations representing or working with these groups are also encouraged to consider making a formal submission.

Learn how to participate by checking out the Review of the Disability Standards for Education website.

Happy Friday every body!

• The Attitude Foundation has been established to develop and promote media content to shape a new understanding of disability throughout Australia.
• Toys Like Me are also seeking to change the way we represent disability in young children’s playthings.
• Stella’s Challenge, inspired by the late Stella Young, is a new national campaign designed to change social attitudes towards people living with disabilities.
• This week is Schizophrenia Awareness week – and one writer wants you to know that its nothing to fear.
• The town of Selby in North Yorkshire has just elected the UK’s first mayor with learning disabilities.
• “If only one ramp on one beach for one day can make a difference, imagine what an access-friendly India could feel like.”
• The Hallmark Disability Research Initiative presents a free one-hour lecture covering the current disability discrimination law for European and Australian jurisdictions.
• Check out the Victorian Writer’s profile of disability and queer activist, Jacki Jax Brown.