PROGRAMMES

Individual Programmes

Individual Advocacy:

This is Ability Inc's main programme;
this is for people who find it difficult to make decisions for themselves. This programme can also assist families, carers and service providers.

Self Advocacy:
Individuals and groups are trained in self advocacy, that is, people are helped, trained and encouraged to do things for themselves.

Ability Incorporated promotes Advocacy through:-

  • Newsletters
  • E-mail and Web Site 
  • Consumer's Handbook 
  • Attend Expo's 
  • Disability Information days 
  • Attend Interagency Meetings 
  • Fridge Magnets 
  • Pamphlets 
  • Badges

Annual Conference:
A three (3) day advocacy conference to give individuals information on advocacy and disability issues.

Consumer Evaluations:
Supporting and training consumers to have a say in how their services are run.

Transitional Programmes

Transitional Training:
Training and supporting senior school students who have a disability to be aware of their rights and responsibilities in the career/employment they choose.

Group Programmes

Self Advocacy:
Individuals and groups are trained in self advocacy, that is, people are helped, trained and encouraged to do things for themselves.

Group Advocacy:
Promote and support groups in towns to self advocate and encourage social outings.

Annual Conference:
A three (3) day advocacy conference to give individuals information on advocacy and disability issues.

Service Evaluations:
Supporting and training consumers to have a say in how their services are run.

Community Programmes

Advocacy Workshops:
Training the community to be aware of Advocacy Issues, and also to be better advocates themselves.

Annual Conference:
A three (3) day advocacy conference to give individuals information on advocacy and disability issues.