Espy Connect is an Australian business, an online search directory for disability service providers. Launched June 2015. Also tweeting as @robards2308

Newcastle, New South Wales
Joined April 2015
Hey @JonathanMosen just finished first read of IOS 11 without the eye. Fact packed. Must read for blind Apple users. Hairline ok.
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"Human rights having a say .. equality" @inclusionoz @nswcid @DANALtd1 @OurVoiceIA Robert Strike presenting "show ppl we can do 4 ourselves – at Hobart, Tasmania
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This is not acceptable. @instagram - all humans have the right to be portrayed in any medium possible xitter.cf/catiamalaquias/status/…
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New NSW DEC policy for external providers completely school centric. Ignores evidence supporting intervention to natural environment #NDIS
Working through new NSW DEC policy for external providers delivering services in schools. More hoop jumping for families & providers #NDIS
How can we support ppl with communication challenges to do this? xitter.cf/meredithpwda/status/90…
.@CARoyalComm “The complainant’s ability to give clear&credible evidence is critically important to any criminal investigation &prosecution”
No surprises here. Planning process now cold and clinical opposite of intended outcome xitter.cf/neda_peakbody/status/9…
This is the equivalent of a coerced confession or appearing in court without defence. Not good enough. xitter.cf/nswcid/status/90101613…
People with disability are left to navigate the complex justice system without support. Disability advocacy is so important. xitter.cf/DANALtd1/status/900290…
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CYDA seeking families to complete survey on Early Childhood Early Intervention at goo.gl/Uj7qcy @DaleReardon @nswcid @FPDNAus
Often people with challenges in this area use more than one communication method depending on environment and partner competence xitter.cf/timothykittel/status/8…
Communication goes TWO ways. We need to learn others' preferred modes of communication. How do you do this? @SpeechPathAus @wespeechies
Disability rights activists have changed the face of your city abc.net.au/radio/hobart/prog…
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OMG!!!!!! I am soooooo getting up at 5am EST Aug 23 for this! In Aus it is #SPWeek so who knows who will join! #Excited
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Significant indeed! Congratulations 2 all! The vision is: Keep Systems Simple 4 us! Trust Us! Value 4 $$! @NDIS @wwdact @PWDACT2 @DANALtd1 xitter.cf/NDIS/status/8983315314…
Major milestone! The #NDIS has reached 100,000 people with disability living more independent lives. christianporter.dss.gov.au/m… @cporterwa
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People just don't understand the subtle - and not so subtle - things that contribute to exclusion xitter.cf/catiamalaquias/status/…
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Today I introduced a bill that will guarantee the NDIS is fully funded. It’s time Parliament comes together to protect our most vulnerable.
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Discussing the importance of the Medicare Levy legislation to secure funding for @NDIS at Morning Doors at APH – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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I'm interviewing disability commissioner @almcewinddc tomorrow 0930 AEST on Facebook Live w captions. Let me know any Qs @accessinclusion
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A small case study: @Adv4Inclusion translated someone's bail conditions into easy English & bam suddenly they stopped breaching them.
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