Against a group of 27 other nominees, Scope's Communication Access Symbol initiative has won the National Disability Award in the Excellence in Innovation category!
In Australia, an estimated 1.2 million people have a communication disability. This can include difficulties getting a message across using speech, and difficulties reading and understanding written information.
Scope’s Communication Access Symbol initiative aims to address these challenges head on, working with more than 150 businesses and services over the past 13 years to become more inclusive and accessible for people with communication difficulties through providing tailored training and communication tools. When business and services are communication accessible, people with communication difficulties are understood and can successfully interact with businesses and staff.
The National Disability Awards recognise and promote the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and organisations who are working to create an inclusive Australia where people with disability are valued, respected and can contribute to the community.
“We understand that communication-accessible environments not only benefit those with communication disabilities but also individuals facing communication difficulties due to cultural and linguistic diversity, age, education level, and more", Lisa Evans, Chief Operating Officer Victoria said.
"It's about creating an inclusive space and recognising the need to ensure staff are trained in Communication Access and have the confidence and tools to effectively communicate”.
Congratulations to the team of employees, assessors and contributors who have made this initiative such a success.
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