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Reading and reviewing Australia's Disability Commission Report and its impact on people with intellectual disabilities.

Authors :
Bigby, Christine
Hough, Alan
Source :
Research & Practice in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Jul2024, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This editorial introduces a two-part Special Issue on the Disability Royal Commission and People with Intellectual Disabilities in Australia. The Commission was established in 2019 to investigate violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disabilities. The Commission's Final Report, delivered in 2023, included 222 recommendations, some of which were not unanimous. The report covers a wide range of issues and includes the perspectives of people with disabilities. The Commission's work involved public hearings, private sessions, and community engagements. The report has generated controversy, as it focuses on negative experiences and poor-quality services, without exploring positive experiences and factors contributing to good quality services. The text also discusses the challenges faced by governments in responding to the Commission's recommendations and mentions the release of the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which intersects with the Commission's recommendations. The text provides guidance on accessing the Commission's publications, submissions, public hearings, and other resources. It introduces the articles in Part 1 of a Special Issue that critically analyze the Commission's findings and recommendations on various topics related to people with intellectual disabilities. The text concludes by mentioning that Part 2 of the Special Issue will include additional articles on education, health, and Positive Behaviour Support. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23297018
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Research & Practice in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177900867
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/23297018.2024.2319365