Access to Justice for People with Disabilities, consultation 26 June

Justice Consultation by the Australian Human Rights Commission

The Australian Human Rights Commission would like to hear from people with
disability who need communication supports, or who have complex support
needs, who have had contact with the criminal justice system.

We want to know what is and isn't working well in police stations, courts,
prisons and juvenile justice centres across Australia. This will help us to
look at what needs to be done to make sure people with disability have their
rights protected and have access to justice in the criminal justice system.

* Are you a person with a disability who needs communication supports
or have complex and multiple support needs?

* Have you experienced any problems in the criminal justice system?
For example, when you have been in contact with the police? Or when you have
been in court, prison or a juvenile justice centre?

* Have you had problems getting the supports and services you need to
escape violence or report violence?

* Have you had any positive experiences in the criminal justice
system that you would like to share? For example, when you received the
supports and services you needed?

Please come along to this public meeting and tell Graeme Innes, the
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, your story.

Training Session
DLA Piper, Swan Room, Level 3, 55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Canberra
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
2 pm - 4 pm

Please call Advocacy for Inclusion on 02 6257 4005; Fax 02 6257 4006 or
email info@advocacyforinclusion.org <mailto:info@advocacyforinclusion.org>

Please RSVP if you would also like to learn more about your rights and the
rights of people with disability. We will be holding a training session
just before this public meeting, from 11 am - 1 pm at the same location.
Bookings are essential.

Bus: Red Rapid Route 200 can drop you off directly in front of this venue.
The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs. A hearing loop is
available. If you have any other access or support requirements please let
Advocacy for Inclusion know as soon as possible.