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Here are links to some past newsletter issues to give you a taste of our content:
DDWA August 2024 Newsletter: Being Safe
DDWA September 2024 Newsletter: Parenting, for Parents with Intellectual Disability
DDWA October 2024 Newsletter: Transport
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A happy new year video post to all of you, from all of us at DDWA
Happy 2024 We have a vision for people with developmental disability and their families to have the same opportunities as the rest of the community. We’re here for you all year with information, advocacy, education, training and support for people with…
Staying Safe and Getting Ready for Bad Weather
With the Australian summer well into swing, it’s time to gear up and get ready for whatever the weather might throw our way. At DDWA, we’ve just launched a brand-new webpage packed with easy-to-follow tips and resources designed especially for…
AAC – from both communication-partner and AAC user’s point of view
Are you aware that people communicate in a variety of ways. If someone has little or no speech, they may need you to be more observant and offer alternative ways to exchange messages. Violet and her mum, Janet, share their…
“How to Make Easy Read Books”
Simplify your communication materials – create clear, easy to understand materials. We’re thrilled to introduce our latest resource: the “How to Make Easy Read Books” booklet. Easy Read is a a special way to make information easier for people with intellectual…
Leticia and Allara share #MyStoryWithAAC
“I remember that day vividly. I was in the kitchen, serving dinner to my 10 year old daughter, Allara, at the kitchen table. Her friend, who was visiting, sat across the room in a bean bag watching TV – facing…
The NDIS Review: Easy Read Report
The NDIS Review is complete and the Final Report of the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been released. The report and its recommendations are now publically available at http://NDISReview.gov.au. Launched today by Minister for NDIS:…
New in 2024: courses in Complex Communication Needs and Positive Behaviour Support
Two new and groundbreaking post-graduate certificate courses at Curtin University are set to transform the landscape of disability support in 2024. Positive Behaviour Support: Extending Understanding, Shaping Empathy Curtin University’s graduate course in Positive Behaviour Support is an opportunity for…
#MyStoryWithAAC: Share Your AAC Story
🌟 Continuing our campaign to share! Calling all AAC Users and Supporters! 🌟 Oftentimes with AAC*, unexpected things happen while learning, using, supporting, and researching. We would like for you to share your stories. * Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)…
DDWA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting: you’re invited
Date: Thursday 30th November 2023 Location: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth Time: 6:00 pm Welcome drinks and registration 6:30 pm Annual General Meeting (AGM) starts Join us for a presentation of DDWA’s annual report…
EVENT: Living After Loss ~ a casual get-together
November 24, 2023, 9:30 am — 11:30 am. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA: Conference Room. Have you cared for a loved one with developmental disability who has passed away? Whether it’s been weeks, months, or years since…
Disability Royal Commission report: Easy Read recommendations and tool kit
The Final Report for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was released recently and Easy Read materials have been prepared to help spread the information and encourage more people to be part of…
Share Your AAC Story: Make Your Voice Heard in AAC Awareness Month 2023!
🌟 Calling all AAC Users and Supporters! 🌟 It’s that time of the year again, where we come together to celebrate AAC Awareness Month in October 2023! This year, the theme is “Say what? Sharing your most memorable moments with…