PWDA supports the joint position statement of Disability Representative Organisations calling for a human rights-based approach to NDIA needs assessments.
Author: PWDA (page 15)
PWDA Want to Know About Your Experiences with the NDIS Supports Rules (Section 10)
PWDA is asking for feedback from the disability community to help prepare our response to the Australian Government reviewing the NDIS Supports.
PWDA COSP18 Wrap-Up: Disability Rights on the Global Stage
PWDA blog covering day four at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Thursday 12 June.
PWDA highlights from Day 3 at COSP18: Wednesday 11 June
PWDA blog covering day three at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Wednesday 10 June.
United Nations COSP – General Debate
Megan Spindler-Smith delivered a compelling intervention on the need to centre multiply marginalised people with disability, especially First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
AI, Cognitive Disability, and Inclusive Governance
PWDA’s Alexandra Bignell delivered a powerful intervention on how AI can – and must – serve neurodivergent people. Her message was clear: AI must be designed and led by the people it aims to support.
The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
Megan Spindler-Smith kicked off COSP18 with a hard-hitting intervention in the first session: The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
PWDA highlights from COSP18 official opening day: Tuesday 10 June
PWDA blog covering day two – the official opening of the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Tuesday 10 June.
Ending restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability: Finding a culturally sensitive way forward
Megan Spindler-Smith and Tahlia-Rose Vanissum led an interactive discussion on restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability, reflecting on the speakers’ experiences and discussing possible ways forward.
PWDA bringing all the highlights from day one at COSP18 in New York
PWDA blog covering day one at the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18)