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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights came into being 75 years ago.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On
humanrights.gov.au
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On In a video series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we hear from a diverse group of Austr...
Children and young people with disability know what they need. Don't underestimate the power of grassroots advocacy from young ones!
'My voice mattered': Seven-year-old wins bid to make Queensland playground more accessible
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The council initially said "site challenges" had made it impossible to make a truly inclusive playground, but have now committed $100,000 to upgrades.
A big thank you to the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA) for inviting me to be part of their 2023 conference: Celebrating the Future with Diversity and Inclusion. Definitely also a big thank you to my fellow panelists, Peter Malley and Nick Morris, and the Panel Chair, Kate Stapleton, for making the session such a resounding success. My contribution on 'Models of Disability' was drawn from my PhD work, Nick's contribution around Universal Design was informed by both his professional expertise as an Access Consultant and his personal experience as a long-term manual wheelchair user and Paralympian, while Peter's recent experience of becoming a wheelchair user having to deal with the realities of built environment inaccessibility, particularly in the housing space, has deepened his professional expertise and interests. Kate's ability to engage attendees and use of SLIDO further increased the value of the session. Once again, thankyou all!
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"Global aspirations to ‘leave no one behind’ and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must be implemented into local actions if we want to make sure that the obligations of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) are met."
worldblindunion.org
Localization to Solve the Accessibility Crisis; Recommendations to States Parties for Immediate Action June 14, 2023 7:25 am Published by Fridah Mlemwa Humanity is facing a crisis of growing inequalit...
Accessible front doors and safe, accessible bathrooms are obviously an imperative. But being outside is also vitally important for well-being. Ageing in place is not 'set and forget', the soft infrastructure of social networks is required along with the hard infrastructure of accessible built environments.
How volunteer gardeners are helping older Australians to live independently
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Monica Collins, 97, wants to live in her own home, but she can't maintain her garden and it could produce trip hazards. Enter an army of volunteer gardeners.
Spotted while out and about recently. The 'big scale' of path, shelter, and seat provided. BUT, the 'small detail' of the shelter design/ orientation has compromised path accessibility.
New view from new desk location in Our Community House. Ain't Melbourne grand!!
Absolutely fabulous presentation by VEAC (Victorian Enabling Architecture Committee) chair, Belinda Seale, as part of the Institute of Architects contribution to Open House Melbourne recently. And many thanks to the Auslan interpreter as well!
'Hot off the presses'! Comprehensive 'Research Handbook on Disability Policy' across human rights, welfare, health and economic inclusion interweaves personal narratives and academic outputs from around the globe. Chapter 38, 'Materialising change', by Visionary Design Development Director Mary Ann Jackson (lead author) explores improving built environment accessibility at the neighbourhood scale, the subject of her PhD.
Research Handbook on Disability Policy
www.e-elgar.com
‘Research Handbook on Disability Policy edited by Sally Robinson and Karen Fisher is a timely and important contribution to the emerging literature on disability, human rights and social policy. Gro...
Accessible communication is a must, but is not necessarily quick or easy! I was recently reminded of this in my PhD fieldwork. Talking in-the-moment to someone onsite about the built environment barriers being faced is very different from expecting that person to comfortably read and give written feedback on the (long-winded) research report prepared after the event.
Greig 'HG Nelson' Pickhaver on why planning out life is 'a complete crock'
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He's one half of much-loved comedy duo Roy and HG, but Greig Pickhaver says a diagnosis of dyslexia was both a "blessing and a curse" as he carved out a successful career "making up things on the spot...
