(Written by – Parmi Dheensa – Include Me TOO Executive Director) This post has been difficult to write as last Thursday I received a message from a wonderful mother Kate sharing the overwhelming sad news of her incredible daughter Lucy Watts who had passed away. I alongside so many who had the privilege meeting Lucy,…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
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…
Children and young people with disabilities across the world share key messages regarding their inclusion, rights and representation as Now Is the TIME. Include Me TOO are a UK-based charity that has supported the inclusion, rights and empowerment of young people with disabilities and their families for over a decade, increasing young people with disabilities’…
#IncludeMeTOO Video Campaign It has been 10 years since the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted throughout the world. On 24th July 2018 Department for International Development (DFID) is co-hosting the Global Summit with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the Government of Kenya. Include Me TOO with…
Charities come together to provide global platform for disabled young people to be leaders of the future and changemakers. This year marked the 10th Anniversary on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Include Me TOO’s CEO Parmi Dheensa attended the United Nation Headquarters in Geneva during October contributing towards the review…
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