We've launched comakedo.ca ! Great things to do during #Covid_19 online or by telephone for #neurodiverse folks (and really, anyone!) anywhere! Explore, become a host! We are Curiko (Formerly known as Kudoz) #RealTalk #Meraki and friends. Community Living BC #communityliving

Embracing the co in covid - mailchi.mp/inwithforward/… / See our #pivots and #prototypes for #pandemic times, plus read our pontifications for future transformation. #design

Congratulations to AFDO President, Liz Reid on being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Medal today for her service to people with #disability, to #youth, and to social inclusion. Liz Reid #Inclusion

The CRPD is clear that ALL children have a right to grow up in a family - and scientific evidence shows that kids need families for healthy development docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #Right2Family

#DGD2021: Ms. Kayess #CRPD Chair points out - "Congregate settings exacerbate impairments. There is a deeply ableist perception that children with #disabilities need specialist care. But congregate care is traumatising. All children can thrive in the family with support."

#CRC88 #DGD2021 #CRPDNow! CRPD Committee Chair Rosemary Kayess explains that if the right support is in place, families can succeed in supporting the development of their child with disabilities within the family. Find our Call to Action on the at bit.ly/2VRaOYo #CRPDNow

#CRC88 #DGD2021 #CRPDNow! Linda Reynolds, Min. for Gov Services and for the National Disability Insurance Scheme: "Anybody with an impairment should be supported to fulfil the aspirations to live in the community, as everybody has" Our Call to Action at bit.ly/2VRaOYo

#DGD2021: "We challenge the #CRC Committee and the #CRPD Committee to meet at the soonest opportunity to come out with a joint statement on the rights of children with #disability. This is crucial to prevent institutional and residential care."

If foster care fails in some cases we must ask why instead of promoting residential care. It is because of lack of supports including financial and personal assistance for disabled children or psychosocial supports to families. Funding has to go there! #DGD2021 #right2familylife

#DGD2021: There is an urgent need for harmonisation of #CRC and #CRPD standards, and clarity that residential care violates international law. Read the call to action to protect the #right2familylife (bit.ly/3zgY6zF) and endorse the call here > bit.ly/3nII6V0.

#DGD2021: Chair of WG4 summarises radoskeravica's brilliant input, explaining that placement in residential institutions is not a real 'choice'. There must be harmonisation of international standards on #alternativecare to support the #right2familylife in all cases." #CRC #CRPD

#DGD2021: "All reforms of child care systems must adopt a #humanrights based approach, and #disability can never be used to violate the rights of the child," said Chair of #CRPD Committee, Rosemary Kayess.

#CRC88 CRC Chair M. OTANI closes the #DGD2021 on Children Rights' and Alternative Care. Increased support to families and prevention of institutionalisation of children are a must! Conversations shall continue to ensure the #Right2FamilyLife of children with disabilities!

It's not simply "one word" @hollieahughes. It's a redundant & useless world view through which Not ScoMo reinforces ideas we are / I am tragic or brave, hero or victim, to be pitied or praised, "blessed" or something else. Not me. #RightsNotCharity #WeVote #DefendOurNDIS

Let Us In! is a new ABC podcast about life with a disability in Australia by Kurt Fearnley and Sarah Shands. It features some great advocates from across the disability community. The first episode is about #InclusiveEducation - check it out! 📻👍 abc.net.au/radio/programs…

"We want to ensure every child no matter where they grow up can grow up to reach their full potential." #EYS2023

"Powerful words by Minister Aly as she shares the story of her son Adam, whose developmental delay was only picked up by his amazing early childhood educator." #EYS2023

Every child has the right to express views, be taken seriously & heard in matters affecting them. Children's perspectives are vital when we are developing an EY strategy all about them! We hear and agree Sylvana Mahmic and Cathrine Nielsen-Hewett The Front Project 📢👶 #EYS2023

#EYS2023 mother, advocate and CEO sharing powerful story about creating a culturally safe Australia. Fantastic to be here and part of the conversation.

#EYS2023 Ministers Rishworth and Aly closed the Early Years Strategy Summit reminding us of the opportunities to elevate and value the voices of children and families through empowering them. The early years matter to our nation.