Human Rights questioned as National Disability Insurance Scheme set to launch in Melbourne

Disability advocates have raised serious human rights concerns  about  the  way  National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans are set up for people with profound disabilities.

But amid the anticipation, Moorabbin-based advocacy group Communication Rights Australia says many people who can’t communicate verbally are being “left out” of the consultation ­process.

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Topics:
NDIS

Author:
Cheryl Balfour

Source:
Melbourne Leader

Date published:
Fri 15th Apr, 2016