She emphasises that inclusion relates to "broad range of disabilities" including children with multiple conditions, despite testimony so far focusing on things like autism.
For anyone who's not sure what that means, we have a page on our website explaining the social model of disability and how it differs from the medical model: pwd.org.au/resources/disa…
Chair is asking Ms McMillan to keep in mind that he'd like to hear about the position of the State of QLD on the Commonwealth's role, given education is a State responsibility, not Commonwealth, vs enforcing the #CRPD being a Commonwealth matter.
They're now swearing in and going through the teaching experience of Catherine Morris, Loren Swancutt, and Jewelann Kauppil, who are all in "special education" or inclusive practices school leadership positions in Queensland.
Dr Mellifont asked about "types of disability" at school, Catherine Morris responds by explaining that it can be any condition that has a functional impact on a student's schooling.
Kauppila talks about building relationships and trust with families, about making sure they know about their right to an advocate, about centring the student and the student's "voice" (including nonverbal communication) in the whole process.
Getting ready to live tweet the last day of the #DisabilityRC hearing into the use of psychotropic medication and chemical restraints.
It's been a tough week, so if you need to mute this thread of the hashtag, we do understand.
If you feel impacted by anything you read here today, remember you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
You can also call the National Counselling and Referral Service (specifically set up to support people impacted by anything related to the #DisabilityRC) on 1800 421 468.
We have been very disappointed so far with the lack of people with disability giving evidence at this hearing, and we'd like to start this thread today by sharing three blogs written for us by people with lived experience of the mental health system. #DisabilityRC
Getting ready to live tweet the #DisabilityRC again this morning. Thanks to everyone following along this week. Some of the testimony is confronting to hear, and we appreciate everyone engaging with us this week.
As always, if you need support, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14.
You can also call the National Counselling and Referral Service, set up to support anyone impacted by anything related to the #DisabilityRC, on 1800 421 468.
@FrancesPWDA is live tweeting this morning's #DisabilityRC sessions. You can follow the thread here:
It's day 2 of the Disability Royal Commission into "the use of psychotropic medication, behaviour support and behaviours of concern". We'll be live tweeting from here again today using the hashtag #DisabilityRC
We heard some harrowing testimony yesterday and we encourage everyone to look after yourselves as we go through this together.
We invite you to follow along on the journey with us, but also remember you can temporarily mute the hashtag or a thread if you need to. #DisabilityRC
@FrancesPWDA will be live tweeting for us from her account this morning. Check out the thread here:
The 6th Disability Royal Commission hearing on "the use of psychotropic medication, behaviour support and behaviours of concern" starts today at 10am, and we will be live tweeting the proceedings from here.
We'll be using the hashtag #DisabilityRC if you'd like to join us.