Include Me!

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This site has information and ideas on how to include Self Advocates in conferences. There is information for people organising conferences and for Self Advocates going to conferences. The site is written in easy English.

A group of Self Advocates

What is a Self Advocate?
A Self Advocate is a person with an intellectual disability or an acquired brain injury who speaks up for themselves and the rights of others.

A photo of a Self Advocate at a conference

Contents of this website

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1. Video - "You Didn't Include Me!" This short video has Self Advocates talking about not being included at meetings and conferences. The video is subtitled and in Auslan. Image link to 'You Didn't Include Me!' video

2. Slide Show - "Include Me!" This slide show is designed for a group training or information session. It has ideas on how to include Self Advocates in conferences for conference organisers, staff, students and Self Advocates. There are a selection of options to view or download. Image link to 'Include Me!' slideshow

3. Checklist for Self Advocates A checklist for Self Advocates going to conferences. Image link to checklist for Self Advocates

4. Checklist for Conference Organisers A checklist for people organising conferences. Image link to checklist for conference organisers

5. Guidelines for Self Advocates More information about including Self Advocates in conferences. Image link to guidelines for Self Advocates

6. Guidelines for Conference Organisers More information for people organising a conference. Image link to guidelines for conference organisers

7. Useful Links Internet links to more information about including Self Advocates and also links to disability groups and Self Advocacy groups. Image link to Useful links for Self Advocacy

8. About this project Read about this project, including who was involved and how to contact them. Image link to information about this project

AFDO (Australian Federation of Disability Organisations)
DRC (Disability Resources Centre)
SARU (Self Advocacy Resource Unit)