Championing accessibility

Disability Action Week is a chance to reflect on our progress and look at what we can all do to build a more accessible and inclusive state.

This year, you may like to run an event to share the importance of accessible communication and learn how to connect, include and empower people with disability.

Event ideas

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Audio-described transcript.

Fiona Lawton:

Audio description: A woman with dark hair, blue eyes and a red, orange and black dress. She is standing in a foyer with trees in the background. While talking on camera, Fiona demonstrates communication boards, including one developed by Queensland Health. She also demonstrates Key Word Sign.

Transcript: For some people it may be as simple as Key Word Sign which is sign language which is used for people with intellectual disability that is simple to use, uses natural gesture and something as ‘hi, how are you? It’s great to see you, I’m happy that you’re here.’

  • Feature the accessibility symbols and what they mean at a Disability Action Week morning tea.
  • Invite a team member who may use screen reader technology to show how it works and the importance of accessible documents when using screen readers.
  • Find a video on accessible communication to play at a lunchbox information session—we have some great ones on our website.
  • Invite an expert to explain how Augmented and alternative communication (AAC devices) work and tips on communicating with a person who uses a AAC device.

Downloadable resources to help spread the word

People with disability play a vital role in our lives—that’s why we acknowledge their contribution each year for Disability Action Week.

Help spread the word about the week and promote your events with the free resources below.

Resources