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A voice for deaf and hard of hearing Victorians
Deaf Victoria advocates on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing Victorians aiming to make Victoria more inclusive and accessible.
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The Inquiry into voting centre accessibility results are out!
Video reposted from @victorianparliament
Check out the full report here: vicparl.news/vca
Video transcript:
An inquiry into voting centre accessibility recommends that a new approach be adopted to support people with disability at elections. This new approach would better integrate accessibility into planning and processes, and would include a broader understanding of disability. The inquiry also identified a number of simple changes, such as providing more seating at voting centres, better communicating what supports are available, making accessibility tools easier to access, and a number of bigger changes, such as a trial of specially trained accessibility officers at voting centres and publishing more information about the accessibility of venues. Access the executive summary and Auslan on the website. ... See MoreSee Less
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Transcript: I want to make a sad announcement, our first president Malcolm Shannon passed away recently.
He was involved with the Deaf Committee in the late 1970s and when they started challenging the deaf society, they were disbanded.
In 1982, during the UN’s International Year of Disabilities, deaf people realised they could form their own organisation separate to the deaf society.
Thus, VCOD (Victorian Council of Deaf People, which became Deaf Victoria) was born at the first Annual General Meeting in November 1982.
Malcolm believed in deaf equal rights and empowerment of our own affairs.
Malcolm was at the AGM and was well respected by his peers to be elected the first Deaf President of our own organisation.
He moved out of state when he married but recently moved back to Victoria and when he visited our office and said he was so proud to see the organisation grow from a small volunteer run organisation to a professional funded organisation.
He always made time to give us his valued ideas and time in consultations we facilitated.
He was always ready to tell many stories and with his infectious smile, people loved to hear those stories. He had a big warm heart for everyone.
We will always remember and miss him. Condolences to his family and friends from all of us at Deaf Victoria.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxGXtmR2RNA ... See MoreSee Less
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Want to know how Parliament works? With the state election coming up, it's a great time to learn more! Join us for an Auslan tour of Parliament House led by Deaf Victoria Executive General Manager Philip Waters!
🗓️Thursday, 29 October, 5pm - 6pm (please arrive 15 minutes early to get through security first)
📍Parliament House Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne - meet inside the foyer
Limited spots available so be sure to book! To book your spot, please email community@parliament.vic.gov.au
This event is delivered in proud partnership between the Parliament of Victoria @victorianparliament and Deaf Victoria. ... See MoreSee Less
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