Training Workshop – COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport

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The COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport has been developed to support efforts for a disability inclusive COVID-19 response to the health and medical needs of children, young people and adults with disabilities.   Who can attend: This workshop is for organisations and young people with disabilities who want to use the resource to improve healthcare access…

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Racism, Disability, Equality – An Agenda Overdue

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Written by Parmi Dheensa FRSA Include Me TOO Executive Director The Equality Act 2010 allows for positive action if a group is consistently disadvantaged in receiving services and support. Over the last decade there have been substantial resources made available to improve services to disabled children, young people and their families. However, to often the…

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Young People with Disabilities IDEAS Capacity Building Programme

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The Inclusion, Disability, Equality, Action and Support Capacity Building Programme will support young people with disabilities to increase and build their skills and confidence as Disability Rights Representatives, Changemakers and Advocates. Sharing ideas and creating solutions for A Better Future!   Masterclass 1  The role of digital platforms and tech for better inclusion and accessibility Wednesday…

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COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport Asia, Africa and Pacific Launch.

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COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport Asia, Africa and Pacific Launch. The COVID-19 Hospital Communication Passport has been developed to support efforts for a disability inclusive COVID-19 response to the health and medical needs of children, young people and adults with disabilities. This resource is a valuable tool in gathering vital information, ensuring an understanding of how…

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COVID-19 Youth with Disabilities – Twitter Chat

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#DisabilityYouthC19  #CCYDNetwork   #CommonwealthYouth @CCYDNetwork   @IncludeMeTOO  @ComSecYouth    On Tuesday 12th May 2020 from 11.00am to 12.30pm (BST) the Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) will be hosting a Twitter Chat on COVID-19 and Youth with Disabilities. The discussion aims to gather COVID 19 stories from youth with disabilities from around the globe and DPO’s…

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COVID-19 Information and Resources

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Hospital Communication Passport and Supporting Resources We have been working with families, disabled children, young people and adults, professionals and organisations over the last week to get information out to prepare families for admission to hospital of their loved ones. It is really important to be organised and we hope that the information below will…

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I Am Able II Antigua and Barbuda 2019

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This week we celebrated International Persons with Disabilities Day and the theme The Future is Accessible by supporting partners in the delivery of the the I Am Able II conference in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference had delegation from Saint Lucia, Saint Vincents and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Jamaica, Dominica, Grenada and Barbados….

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CCYDN London 2019

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The Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) convened its first strategic meeting in London during August 2019, following its official launch during Commonwealth Week in March this year. The network aims to increase access to various platforms designed to help young disabled people influence positive change on issues which matter to them. Include Me…

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The First Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network

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Strengthening the voices and inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in the throughout the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) has convened its first strategic meeting in London, following its official launch during Commonwealth Week earlier this year. The network aims to increase access to various platforms designed to help young…

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