Original toot date: 30 April, 2023

This is all I need today!
When I noticed that there was no online attendance option for Chloé Hayden's tour, I reached out. Chloe's Mum (Sarah), was kind enough to look into this for me.
Although it was not achievable this time, Sarah advised that they will now be offering online attendance as an option for events going forward.

I love it when event organisers; who had overlooked live-streams as a mechanism to inclusion, act on feedback and commit to removing such barriers to participation. Even better when they actively acknowledge your contribution and encourage you to continue the fight for better disability inclusion.

Will you now make the same commitment?

#WeAreBrimbank #disabilityinclusion #autisminclusion #coviding #disabilityrights #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate #disability #neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversityawareness #neurodiverse #ASD #asdawareness #chloehayden #DifferentNotLess

Original toot date: 27 March, 2023

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#TopicTuesday Long Read: Disability Inclusion within Brimbank.
My first question raided at this months council meeting was as follows:
“Brimbank's 2022-2026 Disability Action Plan was released around 4 months ago, yet there is no reference to Neurodivergent people (other than reference to a symbol identifier), let alone any planning to ensure their inclusion in our community. Neurodivergent people should not need to wait until 2026 before their barriers to inclusion in Brimbank events will be considered, so what action is Brimbank City Council taking, to ensure their inclusion is possible at council run events?”

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#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #disability #disabled #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #autism #autismawareness #autisminclusion #sensory #sensoryoverload #disabilityinclusion #neurodiversityacceptance #disabilityawareness #invisibledisability #invisibledisabilityawareness #immunecompromised #atrisk #isolation #community #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver #covidisstillhere #COVIDisAirborne

This is all I need today!
When I noticed that there was no online attendance option for Chloé Hayden's tour, I reached out. Chloe's Mum (Sarah), was kind enough to look into this for me.
Although it was not achievable this time, Sarah advised that they will now be offering online attendance as an option for events going forward.

I love it when event organisers; who had overlooked live-streams as a mechanism to inclusion, act on feedback and commit to removing such barriers to participation. Even better when they actively acknowledge your contribution and encourage you to continue the fight for better disability inclusion.

Will you now make the same commitment?

#WeAreBrimbank #disabilityinclusion #autisminclusion #coviding #disabilityrights #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate #disability #neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversityawareness #neurodiverse #ASD #asdawareness #chloehayden #DifferentNotLess

I have been chatting to people in the ASD community about having online access to #ChloeHayden 's upcoming event in #Melbourne...many of you know I'm a fan 😊

Some good news there - my comments have attracted the attention of Chloe's Mum, who has advised they are now trying to make this happen!

Whilst I understand it might be too late for this to be realised for this particular event, it brings me hope that we might start to see online participation as part of inclusivity plans for every event going forward.

Online events are not just necessary for those of us #COVIDING but also provide a vital option for many with #ASD that find in-person events, particularly in very crowded spaces, too overwhelming.

They also help single parents who cannot leave their child to attend an event in person and remove financial barriers to inclusion for struggling families and those who live remotely.

Today is a good day and I take this as a win for all of us fighting for better inclusion!

For anyone who can attend in-person:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-afternoon-with-chloe-hayden-and-sarah-hayden-tickets-601010266887

#autism #autisminclusion #autismawareness #coviding #StillCOVIDing #online #onlineevents #disability #disabilityinclusion #invisabledisability

#TopicTuesday Long Read: Disability Inclusion within Brimbank.
My first question raided at this months council meeting was as follows:
“Brimbank's 2022-2026 Disability Action Plan was released around 4 months ago, yet there is no reference to Neurodivergent people (other than reference to a symbol identifier), let alone any planning to ensure their inclusion in our community. Neurodivergent people should not need to wait until 2026 before their barriers to inclusion in Brimbank events will be considered, so what action is Brimbank City Council taking, to ensure their inclusion is possible at council run events?”

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#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #disability #disabled #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #autism #autismawareness #autisminclusion #sensory #sensoryoverload #disabilityinclusion #neurodiversityacceptance #disabilityawareness #invisibledisability #invisibledisabilityawareness #immunecompromised #atrisk #isolation #community #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver #covidisstillhere #COVIDisAirborne

How do you think society can better support and include individuals with autism in the community? #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismcommunity #autismadvocacy #autisminclusion

Autism is an important part of the human experience: People with autism are an integral part of our communities and society, and they bring a wealth of perspectives, talents, and experiences to the table. Understanding and valuing the unique gifts and abilities of people with autism is an important part of creating a more inclusive and compassionate world. #autisminclusion