Communication Rights Australia

30/12/2022

Today is the last day to make a submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. For more information, see: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/share-your-story/make-your-submission #:~:text=Call%20us%20on%201800%20517,possible%20to%20schedule%20a%20time.

Find out how you can make a submission, what happens after you make a submission and how we protect your privacy and confidentiality.

10/12/2022

Submissions to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability close on the 31st of December. If you or someone you know requires assistance to complete a submission, you can request this by the 23rd of December. For more information on making a submission, please see:

12/10/2022

29/09/2022

Tonight we went to Texas Roadhouse in Turkey Creek for dinner. When we sat down to eat this was on our table with an expo marker. Y’all, my heart exploded. I have never seen anything like this at any restaurant I have eaten at. Hats off to Texas Roadhouse because she was one of the best servers we have ever had. I loved that it allowed me to teach my kids about a deaf person and how they communicate. They were so intrigued. I also realized that I know very little signs and most of the ones I know are potty, juice, all done, drink and more. I clearly work in a PreK room with potty trainers…..and I wouldn’t trade a single moment ❤️❤️❤️

17/06/2022

17/06/2022

The NDIS are inviting families of children younger than 9 to complete a short survey about their early childhood assistive technology experiences and priorities. Could be a good opportunity for some to share about the experience and perceptions of using AAC? Link below.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/7939-have-your-say-early-childhood-assistive-technology

05/06/2022

‘As the world faced a global pandemic, the spotlight shone on our wonderful Auslan interpreters in the media, and more and more schools began to show interest in including Auslan in their curriculum.’ In today’s reader submission, Auslan educator Kerrie Taylor shares how schools can bring Ausl...

18/05/2022

Hi. We are conducting a survey (below) to capture people's views and experiences on the need for advocacy which specialises in supporting people who communicate with little or no speech via augmentative and alternative communication. It takes about 5 minutes and no personal information is required. If you can help, we'd really appreciate it!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef9ezD-ooDfDNBOe1O82WsuNOIQNwdiBIefE7A4kyXoesDcg/viewform?usp=sf_link

17/05/2022

08/05/2022

This is an article from 2018 published in 'The Conversation', but still very relevant. It's titled 'We can all help to improve communication for people with disabilities'.

What are some of the things that people have done to communicate with you in ways which were authentic and meaningful?

There’s a lot we can do to make society more accessible for people with communication disability.

08/05/2022

https://www.yacvic.org.au/ydas/get-involved/youngleaders/?utm_source=WDV&utm_medium=Email&utm_id=Blueberries

Applications are open for our free online leadership program for disabled young people in Victoria.

19/04/2022

Wonderful to see a light shone on the need for more advocacy in Australia, particularly for those navigating the complexities of the NDIS.