Monday 29 April, 4-6pm (AWST)
City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street West, Perth
We should all be working together to better include people with intellectual disability in our community. This is called inclusive practice but it does not always work as we want. Some people say that inclusive practice means it is harder for a person with intellectual disability to meet and become friends with their peers. Having this opportunity to make new friends is called peer connection.
This discussion will talk about peer connection for people with intellectual disabilities. We will talk about the following questions
- Do inclusive practices reduce the opportunity for peer connection?
- When is inclusion not real?
- Do safety concerns stop inclusion for people with intellectual disability?
- Is there a right balance between mainstream and peer activities?
- How can people with intellectual disability be supported to make new peer connections?
The Speakers
- Leanne Pearman (CEO – Australian Inclusion Group)
- Beth Marchbank (Parent)
- Panel of people with intellectual disability
ASID members and guests will be invited to join a discussion after the presentations. Anyone with an interest in intellectual disability is welcome to attend.
ASID Members – Free
Non-Members – $10