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Communicating Effectively With People With Disability

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Every person, including those living with disability, has the right to express their feelings, needs and wants, and communicate with other people - irrespective of speech ability or cognition. Despite this, people living with disability may face barriers to communication.

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Being able to communicate freely is a fundamental human right that allows people to work, form relationships and seek support. Every person, including those living with disability, has the right to express their feelings, needs and wants, and communicate with other people - irrespective of speech ability or cognition. Despite this, people living with disability may face barriers to communication that make it difficult for them to take part in everyday life and be included in society.

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Ma Camingawan
13 Oct 2021
it was short and direct
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Stephy Joseph
30 Dec 2021
Useful
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Julia Slade
19 Apr 2022
Registered Nurse
Excellent resource, made me think of how I communicate with others.
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Maddy Hunt
16 Aug 2022
Community Care Worker
Very informative and relevant to my work
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Daniya John
30 Sep 2022
Registered Nurse
Helpful for health workers
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Ruth Gabriel
06 Oct 2021
This is good resource for all community care giver, it reinforce the knowledge and understanding of all support givers.
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Judy Richmond
09 Oct 2021
This is a very enlightening article. The YouTube presentation by comedian Stella Young was inspiring.
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Zhiruo Qin
15 May 2023
Registered Nurse
good recourse
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Callum Mackie
06 Jul 2022
Other Profession
Great information
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Beverly Salt
07 Oct 2021
Good explanations ,and how conversations should be formed ..be normal
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