![]() ![]() It also said the Australian government failed to collect or report adequate data on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disability. "These failures had serious adverse consequences for many people with disability," it stated. It found that as a result, the Australian government failed to develop policies specifically addressing people with disability. "The Australian Government and its agencies failed to consult with people with disability … during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020," the report said. I really don't think governments intentionally do this, it is just a very sad reality." "Sadly, the disability community is very used to being an afterthought. She said while she had some sympathy for governments dealing with the pandemic, she hoped they would look back and work out how to improve messaging to the disability community. Messaging 'scatty' at bestĪutism Awareness chief executive Nicole Rogerson said it became clear early on COVID-19 would have a "very real impact" on people with autism, for reasons that the rest of the community might not understand. Governments must realise that a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn't work. Our challenges as autistic people need to be considered and the information tailored to us. A phone line where up-to-date information can be accessed from.A separate recorded briefing for the Autistic community where the rules are easily explained. ![]() ![]() A better distribution of information to people who do not have access to the internet, potentially by text message.Any written materials produced by government agencies and service providers be provided in accessible formats, including easy-read formats.This is what would help me, and others with similar needs: The South West Autism network created infographs for their clients. ![]()
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