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WE EMBRACE AUTISM
We encourage journalists writing about Autism to consult with members of the Autistic community to add an inclusive, personal and realistic dimension to their work. Our team is a well placed source of Autistic voices who provide guidelines upon request for journalists, bloggers and content creators that can help you create accurate and respectful representations of Autism in the community. These guidelines have been shaped by Autistic input and are also available in black and white for easier viewing.
If you would like a copy of our guidelines, please get in touch with us at chris@icannetwork.com.au.
ARTICLE: BRINGING THE OUTSIDERS IN: I CAN NETWORK IN THE AGE
CHRIS VARNEY RESPONDS TO DON BURKE ASPERGER’S CONTROVERSY
NOVEMBER 28, 2017 – Chris Varney penned a piece for The New Daily in response to the Don Burke Asperger’s controversy. – Read article
SCHOOLS TRY OUT A ‘CAN DO’ APPROACH TO FUNDING FOR DISABLED STUDENTS
AUGUST 3, 2018 – For decades, desperate families wanting to secure disability funding from their state school have had to go through the confronting process of describing exactly what their children can’t do. But that’s set to change, with the Andrews government trialling a new assessment that focuses on the strengths of students with disability, instead of their weaknesses. Read the full article, featuring comments from our CEO Chris Varney, in The Age.
LOCAL SCHOOLS IN GROUNDBREAKING PILOT
AUGUST 5, 2018 – EIGHT Geelong schools have been selected to take part in a groundbreaking pilot program set to revolutionise education outcomes for students with disabilities and additional needs. Read more, including comments from I CAN, in this article from the Geelong Advertiser.
AUTISM BRINGING A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO BUSINESS
OCTOBER 2, 2018 – The founder of an autistic-led social enterprise mentoring and empowering autistic people believes businesses are missing out by not actively including autistic people in their workplaces. Read more in this article from Pro Bono Australia
AUTISTIC-LED STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM TURNS FIVE
OCTOBER 5, 2018 – There were smiles, handshakes and back slaps all round as the I CAN Network celebrated its fifth birthday last month. Read more in this article from EducationHQ Australia