SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK 2015 WELCOME TO “BEYOND THE RAMP” – A CONVERSATION ABOUT CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE AUSTRALIA
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SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK 2015
WELCOME TO
“BEYOND THE RAMP” –
A CONVERSATION ABOUT
CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE AUSTRALIA
Disability as a Social ConstructThe social model sees ‘disability’ is the result of the interaction between people living with impairments and an
environment filled with physical, attitudinal, communication and social barriers.
It therefore carries the implication that the physical, attitudinal, communication and social environment must change to enable people living with impairments to participate in society on an equal basis with others.
30 March 2007- Australia signed the Convention as one of the original signatories. 17 July 2008 - Australia ratified the Convention in New York. and it 16 August 2008 - Convention entered into force for Australia
Australia’s International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Article One – The PurposeThe purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
Australia’s International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Article One – Purpose cont.Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Australia’s International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Today is about all of us thinking about, talking about and taking collective responsibility to create the change needed in our communities, our workplaces, our schools, our hospitals, our transport, our neighbourhoods, our houses.Let’s talk to and work with the experts, those living with a disability and their family carers to get it right!
Creating an accessible and inclusive Australia in reality
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND
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Beyond the Ramp – A way forward!
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