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Principles of Listen Include Respect
People with intellectual disabilities and their families told us that there are 8 big ideas or principles that inclusive organisations follow.
These principles helped us to make the guidelines, all the information follows these big ideas!
1 Believing in Inclusion
Inclusive organisations know that no one is "too disabled" to take part.
They believe that everyone can be included and take part in their communities in a meaningful way.
2 Creating opportunities for
self-advocate leadership
Inclusive organisations know that without strong self-advocates, inclusion is not possible.
They create opportunities for self-advocates to be representatives, have their voices heard, and have their decisions respected.
3 Building awareness and
understanding
Inclusive organisations push back against discrimination and stereotypes within and outside of their organisation.
They understand the barriers that people with intellectual disabilities face.
They take responsibility for everyone in their organisation being informed and inclusive.
4 Communicating in an
accessible way
Inclusive organisations want everyone to be able to understand and use their work.
They plan for inclusive communications from the beginning, they include people with intellectual disabilities in their plans, and they know that accessibility cannot be an afterthought or a tick-box activity.
5 Providing reasonable
accommodations
Inclusive organisations take the time to listen to each person about their specific needs.
They take action to remove barriers and give accommodations.
6 Valuing the Process
Inclusive organisations know inclusion is not just about the result, it is about the process.
They include people with intellectual disabilities at all stages of their work. Their teams learn alongside people with intellectual disability, which makes their work more inclusive.
7 Using the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Inclusive organisations use the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as a guide for their work.
They respect the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
They work towards meaningful participation, full accessibility, and ending segregation in all parts of their work.
8 Understanding that inclusion is
a journey
Inclusive organisations know that inclusion is a journey. No organisation will be perfect right away.
It may be a slow process, but inclusive organisations know we all have a responsibility to change the way we work to become more inclusive.