My Health Record – More time, better information
Inclusion Australia has today sent a letter to the Prime Minister and Health Minister requesting that the opt out deadline for My Health Record be extended. We are asking the government to fund a campaign which Ensures that people with intellectual disability are...
Open Employment Staff Training Course
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU- RRTC) announces the next online certificate course in "Open Employment Placement and Support Strategies for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability." The course is open to...
Disability Employment Services Funding Cuts
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) began from 1 July 2018. There are two major problems with the new DES system. The new system has cut funding to jobseekers with intellectual disaiblity on average by 31%. There is a lack of information and support to help...
Inclusion International’s Empower Us and the Global Survey enabling a stronger voice for people with intellectual disability
Inclusion Australia’s Heather Forsyth and Judy Huett are set to Empower Us following their appointment to Inclusion International’s Empower Us Action Team. The team includes self-advocates from across the globe, working together and leading the way in empowering...
Inclusion Australia National Open Employment Forum
I attended the Inclusion Australia National Open Employment Forum which focused on the importance of engaging mainstream employers to be more inclusive.
Women with intellectual disabilities inspiring others to find work
Alanna Julian had to overcome several barriers in life to gain employment as an adult woman with an intellectual disability.