Disabilities Act, 2001 and the American Law, the Americans with Disabilities ACT, 199), 2001, 2008, 2010 Adopt and follow the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Innovation in disability services and more freedom for persons living with disabilities Barriers to Innovation The lack of Persons with Disabilities in real decision/policy making roles in regards to how and what services and programs are developed for them is a barrier The lack of funding to develop technical and program solutions to barriers for a “small” market which keeps equipment costs high as consumers have limited choice of suppliers Solutions: Persons with Disabilities and their Associations would enter into partnerships with government and business to design and fund innovative programs and services. PWD would contribute their labour and expertise while Govt and Business would provide their expertise, funds and connections to use as leverage. Adopt the principles and Values of the Participation Model that places the person in the centre of the solution. The Deaf, Deaf Blind or HOH person becomes a participant and driver of the solution, not the patient receiving it. BC can be a leader in the development of innovative solutions to barriers by providing resources and investments to business and nonprofits that can pilot innovative solutions such as Video Remote Interpreting, Personal Support Centres for PWD which would include links to existing programs as well supporting local initiatives that work for their unique community Establish Individualized Funding programs for PWD where they are given access to funding to purchase services and equipment for themselves, this serves to cut administration costs associated with many government programs Establish a TV Channel for Deaf and HOH issues much like the Aboriginal Network
Disabilities Act, 2001 and the American Law, the Americans with Disabilities ACT, 199), 2001, 2008, 2010 Adopt and follow the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Innovation in disability services and more freedom for persons living with disabilities Barriers to Innovation The lack of Persons with Disabilities in real decision/policy making roles in regards to how and what services and programs are developed for them is a barrier The lack of funding to develop technical and program solutions to barriers for a “small” market which keeps equipment costs high as consumers have limited choice of suppliers Solutions: Persons with Disabilities and their Associations would enter into partnerships with government and business to design and fund innovative programs and services. PWD would contribute their labour and expertise while Govt and Business would provide their expertise, funds and connections to use as leverage. Adopt the principles and Values of the Participation Model that places the person in the centre of the solution. The Deaf, Deaf Blind or HOH person becomes a participant and driver of the solution, not the patient receiving it. BC can be a leader in the development of innovative solutions to barriers by providing resources and investments to business and nonprofits that can pilot innovative solutions such as Video Remote Interpreting, Personal Support Centres for PWD which would include links to existing programs as well supporting local initiatives that work for their unique community Establish Individualized Funding programs for PWD where they are given access to funding to purchase services and equipment for themselves, this serves to cut administration costs associated with many government programs Establish a TV Channel for Deaf and HOH issues much like the Aboriginal Network
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