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.
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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)
PWDA at the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD
PWDA is part of the Disabled Peoples’ Organisations Australia (DPOA) delegation to the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18)
PWDA calls for clarity and inclusion following delays to foundational supports rollout
PWDA is calling on the Federal Government to provide greater clarity and consult more closely with people with disability, following the announcement that the rollout of foundational supports – scheduled to begin on 1 July 2025 – will be delayed.
Participant Safeguarding Co-Design Story Workshops
PWDA is assisting NDIS with recruitment for Participant Safeguarding Co-Design Story Workshops to help guide Safeguarding Policy Principles.
Member Blog Post – When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion
Check out this awesome PWDA member blog post by Shannon Meilak! Shannon is a talented, disabled, and neurodivergent creative who’s passionate about advocacy, accessibility, and sharing real stories. In this piece, she dives into how “accessible” isn’t always enough when it comes to making events truly inclusive. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in creating more welcoming spaces!
Open letter to the Prime Minister of the 48th Parliament of Australia
PWDA has written an open letter to the Prime Minister congratulating the Labor Party on its election victory and commitments to fairness, equality, and leaving no one behind.
Reform laws that stop people with disability from voting
PWDA joins 75 organisations and experts call for reform to laws that stop people with disability from voting.