Key initiatives include:
Everyone Everyday
Everyone Everyday aims to positively influence attitudes and behaviours within the community by raising awareness about disability amongst ACT school students.
Leadership development
The ACT Government is supporting the next generation of disability leaders through a range of programs and scholarships to equip them with the skills they need for the future.
Special Needs Transport for Students
Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, students with disability may be eligible for transport to ACT Public Schools.
Future of Education Strategy
The ACT Government has developed The Future of Education Strategy that will guide our education system over the next ten years, underpinned by principles of Equity, Student Agency, Access and Inclusion.
Inclusive sport and fitness
The development of inclusive practices in sport and recreation provide individuals, organisations and the community with a number of benefits including higher levels of independence, greater social cohesion and overall enrichment of our community.
Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards (CMIAs)
The CMIAs provide acknowledgement of the outstanding achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in inclusion and access. There is an award for Inclusion in Education and Training.
The Future Is Inclusive podcast
The Future Is Inclusive is a new, locally produced ten-part podcast that explores the experiences of people with disability, their families and allies, including in episode 6: "Inclusive classrooms benefit everyone"
Interesting resources - from the ACT and elsewhere:
Communication Rights Australia: Teacher’s Toolkit
News
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Thu 24 Feb
Tribute to the late Sue Salthouse
Tribute to the late Sue Salthouse
Perpetual Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund
Sat 1 Jan
Australia’s first ever bioptic driving demonstra...
Australia’s first ever bioptic driving demonstration day
Hosted by Bioptic Drivers Australia
Fri 26 Nov
Involved eNews – 26 November
Involved eNews – 26 November
International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) is fast approaching!
Events
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Tue 17 - Thu 26 May
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference - May 20...
The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific returns this May.
If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration on where to head for your next holiday, Day 4 is for you!
With ...
If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration on where to head for your next holiday, Day 4 is for you!
With ...
Wed 25 May
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online forums now open for registrations
The ACT Disability Strategy consultation is now well underway to shape the future 10-year ACT Disability Strategy. This consultation has been co-designed with the ACT Disability Reference Group and a...
Wed 8 Jun
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Open Forum #3 - ACT Disability Strategy
The ACT Government is developing a new ten year Disability Strategy to create a more welcoming and accessible community and improve the lives of the more than 80,000 Canberrans who identify as people ...