Conclusions
Findings from the consultation process indicate that having data about disability supports, employment, income, and full citizenship is very important. This conclusion is not surprising since the four themes are interrelated and all need to be considered to ensure inclusion. However, more emphasis was placed on having information about disability supports and employment. And there was variation among the different organizations on the relative importance of the four themes. Information about disability supports is found to be the most important for consumer groups. Disability supports include all the goods, technical supports and human services needed on a daily basis to function as a full citizen.
There was overlap between the questionnaire results and the consultation meetings with similar themes emerging. For example, barriers became apparent as issues in both—to identify them and to assess their impact on the individual within specific contexts such as work, school, family and community.
Findings from the consultation questionnaire and the consultation meetings will be used as a guide to content development for the new survey. While the formal part of the consultation process is finished, HRDC continues to have discussions with a variety of groups about research on disability issues.
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