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Hopkins Hour: Creating systems that increase dignified experiences for people with disability: two years of the Dignity Project
Posted on Tuesday 26th April 2022
Please SAVE THE DATE for our Hopkins Hour online seminar on the 18th May 2022 at 12:30pm.
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Tiffany Middleton: My Story
Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021
My story begins in 2013 when I fell off my bike as I was navigating a pathway. I had cycled the path many times before, but a split-second decision to give way changed my life. I broke my tibia and fibula in my right ankle and required emergency realignment then surgery (Weber Type C – worst category said the A&E doctor).
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Daniel Clarke: Tears in the jungle
Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021
Our International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) guest, Daniel Clarke – along with brother William, started their journey to save the critically endangered orangutan in Borneo and Sumatra at just 8 and 10 years old.
Read MoreNational Week of Deaf People: ‘Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities’
Posted on Friday 8th October 2021
An initiative of Deaf Australia Inc, the National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) ‘is a week-long national celebration of Deaf individuals and the Australian Deaf community, which includes celebrating the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) and International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL), which are initiatives of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
Read MoreHopkins Hour: Engaging Citizens in Hopkins Research
Posted on Monday 9th August 2021
This online event session is a version of the recently postponed Meet and Mingle event, focusing on citizen engagement in research. Hear from Hopkins researchers and citizens about citizen engagement in research and the importance of meaningful inclusion to inform and enhance research.
Read MoreBIBS21 virtual – Webinar One - Bold ideas better solutions 2021
Posted on Friday 6th August 2021
The focus this year is translating bold ideas into better solutions for the wellbeing of people with complex rehabilitation needs and life-ling support needs, their families, and advocates. With the theme across all online sessions of, ‘Participation in Dignity’.
Read MorePart D: Inclusive Education with guest Gary Kerridge
Posted on Thursday 5th August 2021
Gary Kerridge has been working in the disability sector for 30 years. He has spent 14 of those years as a National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO). Recently, he was part of the NDCO leadership team that responded to the transition to online learning brought about by COVID-19 to provide support and information to disability practitioners around Australia. He is a co-author of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) guideline “Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Online”. Find out more about ADCET and its resources here: https://www.adcet.edu.au
Read MoreBIBS21 virtual – Webinar Two - Bold ideas better solutions 2021
Posted on Thursday 5th August 2021
The focus this year is translating bold ideas into better solutions for the wellbeing of people with complex rehabilitation needs and life-ling support needs, their families, and advocates. With the theme across all online sessions of, ‘Participation in Dignity’.
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Jo’s Things of Interest
Posted on Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Something to read, someone to follow, something to listen to and watch
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Have your say forum results about job access
Posted on Wednesday 16th June 2021
Job Access forum results, ‘Have Your Say Forum’ Wrap-up by Kelsey Chapman, The Dignity Project Research Lead
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