17/02/2015 – Public meeting to discuss the communication needs of people with disabilities and the Deaf community in emergency situations

04/02/2015

Kelly Vincent recently asked the community about ways of presenting information to help people with disabilities and Deaf people be safe and prepared in a life threatening emergency.
She now wants to use this feedback to create legislation that will make vital emergency management information more accessible. This could include things like the use of Auslan interpretation and captioning for example.WHEN: Tuesday February 17 2015, 2pm – 4pm

WHERE: Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide. Please enter through the entrance to Old Parliament House, in the glass foyer on North Terrace (western end of Parliament House).

ACCESS: Accessible bathrooms. Auslan interpreters will be there. A hearing augmentation system (hearing loop) will operate. We will happily be sighted guides for anyone who needs it.

If you have any questions about access for this meeting, please contact David Gustafsson by phone (8237 9543) or email (vincent.office@parliament.sa.gov.au)

FOOD: We will provide afternoon tea. Please let us know of your dietary requirements or preferences.
RSVP: to David Gustafsson in Kelly Vincent’s office by phone (8237 9543) or email (vincent.office@parliament.sa.gov.au) before Friday February 13. Calls using the National Relay Service are welcome.

Please note that replying to this Facebook event invitation does NOT count as a formal RSVP. Please contact David on the number/email above to RSVP. Thanks.

If can’t come but want to give feedback, email us: vincent.office@parliament.sa.gov.au