CBM Australia 229d ago

Communication is at the heart of participation. Without access to information; whether about a local community meeting, a health service, or a disaster warning, people with disabilities are excluded from decisions and opportunities that affect their lives. Barriers can be physical, like a lack of sign language interpreters, or systemic, like official documents not being available in accessible formats. They can also be life-threatening, when disaster warnings fail to reach people with disabilities in ways they can act on. Access means ensuring everyone receives, understands, and can use the information they need; in the right format, at the right time. It’s about opening pathways for people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and to shape their own futures. Changing environments disproportionately impacts people with disabilities everywhere. Nelsie, from Papua New Guinea, and Yani and Yomi from Indonesia share their experiences with climate change, and the support structures they needed to avoid disaster. Learn more about International Day of People with Disabilities: https://www.cbm.org.au/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities