Presentation on the Informatics contribution in social care by Terry Dafter, Director of Adult Social Care Stockport at Metropolitan Borough Council and Chair of ADASS IMG. Presented at the Local-Central Discovery Day on the Impacts of the Care Act in Leeds on 29 July 2014.
PowerPoint Presentation giving a brief history of care and support and the context for the current changes to the social care system. Presentations was delivered by Simon Medcalf and Kevin Kitching at the 'Personalisation and the Care Act consultation events' hosted by TLAP, Department of Health, the Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) on Monday 21st July 2014 in London and 23 July 2014 in Manchester.
Simon Medcalf is Deputy Director of Social Care Policy and Legislation at Department of Health and Kevin Kitching is Personalisation Policy Manager Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships Directorate at Department of Health.
Presentation on the Informatics contribution in social care by Terry Dafter, Director of Adult Social Care Stockport at Metropolitan Borough Council and Chair of ADASS IMG. Presented at the Local-Central Discovery Day on the Impacts of the Care Act in Leeds on 29 July 2014.
PowerPoint Presentation giving a brief history of care and support and the context for the current changes to the social care system. Presentations was delivered by Simon Medcalf and Kevin Kitching at the 'Personalisation and the Care Act consultation events' hosted by TLAP, Department of Health, the Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) on Monday 21st July 2014 in London and 23 July 2014 in Manchester.
Simon Medcalf is Deputy Director of Social Care Policy and Legislation at Department of Health and Kevin Kitching is Personalisation Policy Manager Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships Directorate at Department of Health.
We have one more chance to influence budget policies in the House of Representatives before it moves to the Senate.
Join us Friday morning for updates and an opportunity to advocate.
We know that one of the biggest factors that move Ohioans up and out of poverty is a job, but a job doesn’t always mean a living. Ohio’s public policies have the potential to create good jobs, increase opportunity for all Ohioans, and make Ohio’s economy stronger.
Speakers discussed how state policy decisions and budget proposals can potentially influence Ohio’s employment and direct care workforce. They covered programs in place to support working Ohioans – including person-centered work programs, the direct care workforce, and work supports – and how you can advocate for working Ohioans in the Senate.
Speakers included:
* Joel Potts, Executive Director, Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association
* Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
* Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
The discussion focused on how supporters in Ohio can communicate with conference committee members to strengthen families and communities in the final process of Ohio's 2014-15 budget.
Advocates focused on early learning, long term care, developmental disabilities, and food assistance. Speakers also talked about a possible pathway to expand healthcare coverage to Ohioans through two new Medicaid reform bills in the House and the Senate.
E-Government and E-Health Strategies by Mrs. Veronica Boateng,Director, Application Systems Ghana Information and Communications Technology Directorate (GICTeD)
This is the HSCIC's draft five-year strategy. A consultation is now open, until February 27th, to gather your feedback. Please have your say and help to shape our future. http://bit.ly/16o8zfk
Allied health professions as agents of change and reshaping care E33 (2#2)Sophie40
AHPs are uniquely placed in delivering outcomes for integration as they already work across health, social care and the third sector. This workshop will highlight some innovative examples of partnership working, pose questions and initiate debate. Key themes explored will include how putting the person at the centre can improve the individuals care and experience and how self-management and enablement can empower individuals, families and carers.
Contributed by: Scottish Government - Allied Health Professionals team
Joint Strategic Commissioning is at the heart of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Bill. JIT has recently issued guidance on what Partnerships need to do in order to develop Strategic Plans that incorporate a Financial Plan, relating to all integrated resources, by April 2015. This session provides an opportunity to further explore the scale and scope of what partnerships are required to do to deliver on the opportunities and ambitions of integrated health and social care. Contributed by: Joint Improvement Team
Since the inception of MFOFC 23 years ago, our organization has taken a stand on the issues affecting individuals and their families. Our work has created positive change in disability policy~pursuing policy driven budgets rather than budget driven policies. This powerpoint presentation addresses several laws that improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ** Families need to understand the meaning of these laws and how they effect the life of their loved one with a disability.
We have one more chance to influence budget policies in the House of Representatives before it moves to the Senate.
Join us Friday morning for updates and an opportunity to advocate.
We know that one of the biggest factors that move Ohioans up and out of poverty is a job, but a job doesn’t always mean a living. Ohio’s public policies have the potential to create good jobs, increase opportunity for all Ohioans, and make Ohio’s economy stronger.
Speakers discussed how state policy decisions and budget proposals can potentially influence Ohio’s employment and direct care workforce. They covered programs in place to support working Ohioans – including person-centered work programs, the direct care workforce, and work supports – and how you can advocate for working Ohioans in the Senate.
Speakers included:
* Joel Potts, Executive Director, Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association
* Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
* Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
The discussion focused on how supporters in Ohio can communicate with conference committee members to strengthen families and communities in the final process of Ohio's 2014-15 budget.
Advocates focused on early learning, long term care, developmental disabilities, and food assistance. Speakers also talked about a possible pathway to expand healthcare coverage to Ohioans through two new Medicaid reform bills in the House and the Senate.
E-Government and E-Health Strategies by Mrs. Veronica Boateng,Director, Application Systems Ghana Information and Communications Technology Directorate (GICTeD)
This is the HSCIC's draft five-year strategy. A consultation is now open, until February 27th, to gather your feedback. Please have your say and help to shape our future. http://bit.ly/16o8zfk
Allied health professions as agents of change and reshaping care E33 (2#2)Sophie40
AHPs are uniquely placed in delivering outcomes for integration as they already work across health, social care and the third sector. This workshop will highlight some innovative examples of partnership working, pose questions and initiate debate. Key themes explored will include how putting the person at the centre can improve the individuals care and experience and how self-management and enablement can empower individuals, families and carers.
Contributed by: Scottish Government - Allied Health Professionals team
Joint Strategic Commissioning is at the heart of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Bill. JIT has recently issued guidance on what Partnerships need to do in order to develop Strategic Plans that incorporate a Financial Plan, relating to all integrated resources, by April 2015. This session provides an opportunity to further explore the scale and scope of what partnerships are required to do to deliver on the opportunities and ambitions of integrated health and social care. Contributed by: Joint Improvement Team
Since the inception of MFOFC 23 years ago, our organization has taken a stand on the issues affecting individuals and their families. Our work has created positive change in disability policy~pursuing policy driven budgets rather than budget driven policies. This powerpoint presentation addresses several laws that improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ** Families need to understand the meaning of these laws and how they effect the life of their loved one with a disability.
As part of the global agenda of insuring for sustainable development, the Impact Insurance Facility (www.impactinsurance.org) and the PSI Initiative (www.unepfi.org/psi) are organizing a webinar series with the theme, “Making inclusive insurance work”. The third webinar had the topic "Health: telemedicine, insurance and Universal Health Coverage" and was held on 28 February 2017.
Speakers: Dr Peter Benjamin (Health Enabled), Jody Delichte (Inclusivity Solutions) and Andrew Smith (Tonic, Telenor’s m-Health service in Bangladesh). Moderator: Lisa Morgan (ILO's Impact Insurance Facility).
Andy Bleaden - ECO 18: How digital innovation can support workforce strategiesInnovation Agency
Presentation by Andy Bleaden, International Projects Manager, Andy Bleaden, International Projects Manager, ECHAlliance at ECO 18: How digital innovation can support workforce strategies on Wednesday 27 March at Haydock Park Racecourse.
Health Ageing in China Global Expert Mission Dissemination Webinar: recording...KTN
The webinar presented the findings of the output report and gave delegates the opportunity to talk directly with representatives who went on the Mission in a Q&A Session. KTN hosted this event on behalf of Innovate UK and was presented by Sandeep Sandhu, KTN, Hazel Harper, Innovate UK, Paul Burstow, Social Care Institute for Excellence/TEC Services Association, Tao Fu, Cera, Christine Ashbury, WCS Care, Tim Barclay, Appello, Mel Collins, UK Research and Innovation, Chris Born, Department for International Trade, and David Calder, KTN.
To help UK businesses become truly global enterprises through strategic collaboration, Innovate UK launched its Global Expert Missions in October 2017. Delivered by KTN, the missions provide an expert-led evidence base to strengthen Innovate UK’s global investment strategy: how and where it should invest to create UK business opportunities in partnerships with key economies.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/health-ageing-in-china-global-expert-mission-dissemination-webinar-recording-and-slides-now-available
CILIP Conference 2020: Supporting digital health literacy and combating digit...CILIP
Bob Gann, Digital inclusion Specialist, National Health Service
Health information and services are increasingly delivered digitally, a trend which has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital health literacy skills have become essential for people to participate actively in their own health. Library and knowledge services are taking the lead in supporting people to access digital technologies, engage with services online, and use high quality health information.
#CILIPConf20
#empowereddigitalcitizens
Usability Lessons From National Healthcare AppsCyber-Duck
From our webinar, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Usability Lessons From National Healthcare Apps.
Discover our presentation for World Usability Day, as we shine a light on the impact of digitalisation on public health services, specifically through the lens of delivering great user experiences and better patient care with healthcare apps.
Inclusive Innovation and Growth strategy- Healthcare IndiaRuchi Dass
Drug Discovery
Crowd Sourcing
Clinical Trials
Analytics
An “inclusive innovation strategy” is a set of policies that connects excluded populations to a nation’s innovation system. It complements frontier innovation by increasing the purchasing power and enhancing income-generating opportunities for the poor population.
Queensland Speaking Tour: Learnings from the UKHelen Milner
Slides from speaking tour of Queensland in partnership with the Queensland Government. Digital exclusion denies people access to services, communication, savings, and inclusion in today's society. Tinder Foundation has supported almost 2 million people to cross the digital divide. These slides are a collection of various slides presented at a number of different speeches - so it's not one presentation, it's many.
In this webinar we explored what we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic about how to support people to get online and stay online.
Find out more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/events/road-recovery-bridging-digital-divide
Aquent/AMA Webcast: Healthcare Social Media: The Conversation That Is Definin...Aquent
Active healthcare social media discussions cover all aspects of healthcare, from a full range of disease states to specific treatment strategies. These conversations can shape consumers’ view of your brand – and pharmaceutical companies are sometimes the only voice absent from the conversation. Within online discussion, which healthcare topics drive the conversation? Who is talking? How much of the discussion is about therapeutic areas – and how much is brand-specific? What do patients and caregivers share in this environment? What can we learn by using social media as a market research input? Find out more in this webcast presented by Melissa Davies, Strategic Account Director, Healthcare of NM Incite (A Nielsen/McKinsey Company).
Digital interventions to support families living with dementia in IndiaSwapna Kishore
Explores how digital interventions can be used to support dementia in India, especially given the huge gap in support in the coverage of conventional interventions available to the over four million families coping with dementia. Given the rapid growth in ICT across India, digital interventions can reach currently unsupported families from multiple demographics. Identifies digital areas to focus on given the digital usage patterns and trends and existing dementia support gaps, Suggests possible approach and priorities, and discusses integration of digital interventions should integrate with other interventions.
Also includes suggestions for how families living with dementia currently can make use of existing interventions.
This appeared as a chapter in "Dementia in India 2020" (Citation of report: Kumar CTS, Shaji KS, Varghese M, Nair MKC (Eds) Dementia in India 2020. Cochin: Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Cochin Chapter, 2019)
Future of Healthcare Provision Jan 2017Future Agenda
Building on insights from our 2015 future of health discussions, this is a new initial view on how healthcare provision may change, especially given emerging opportunities for improved patient engagement. As well as insights from discussions in India, UK, Canada, Singapore and the US it also includes other additional perspectives shared in interviews and workshops over the past 12 months.
We recognise that given the multi-factored nature of this topic and the rapid emergence of new options, what we have summarised in this document is itself in flux. As such, over the next few months we will be sharing this more widely for additional feedback ahead of publication of an updated paper over the summer. So, if you have any comments on changes and additions or issues that you think need more detail, please let us know and we will include.
As with all Future Agenda output, this is being published under creative commons (share alike non commercial) so you are free to share and quote as suits.
The value of measuring your accessibility maturityIntopia
Slides from the webinar co-presented by Andrew Arch and Neil Jarvis in September 2023 on the value in measuring your accessibility maturity.
The webinar explored the importance of measuring your maturity, and how doing so can help you create an action plan for improving accessibility within your organisation. A recording of the webinar is available on Intopia's YouTube channel.
Did you know that an Undo button can be an accessibility feature? It is if your product is a content creation tool. Accessibility is as important for your admin and content creation tools as it is for front facing products.
If you've ever wondered what content creation features are useful to people with disabilities, or how you can help your creators to easily make more accessible content, then the ATAG (Authoring Tools Accessibility Guidelines) standard is what you need. It's a bit different than WCAG in ways that are useful for web apps and software.
Using ATAG as a guide, this talk will walk you through an accessibility features list to help refine your requirements and prioritize your backlog. The right preference settings, keyboard shortcuts and documentation in your app can help everyone build a more accessible web.
Slides from AccessU presentation presented by Sarah Pulis and Claire Webber.
Annotating designs with accessibility information is a powerful way to focus on accessibility early in the design phase, as well as communicate your accessibility requirements to developers and testers. Sarah and Claire will cover how to add accessibility annotations in components, patterns and complete wireframes using popular design tools such as Figma.
Designing for people with cognitive impairmentsIntopia
Slides from a presentation delivered by Andrew Arch and Sarah Pulis at the DTA Summit, November 2020.
When considering disability as part of the diversity of people we need to do research with and design for, we often only consider the more visible disabilities and impairments of vision, hearing and mobility. Cognition, often considered a 'hidden disability', can easily be overlooked. Digital design and language choices can make content inaccessible to people with cognitive and learning disabilities.
Personalised technical accessibility training: a case studyIntopia
Allison Ravenhall at CSUN 2020: “We want accessibility training for our app team but we don’t want all-day classroom sessions.” How I delivered a different sort of accessibility training program.
Presented at the CSUN Assistive Technology conference 2020.
How to use web animation to support understanding, without excluding people with cognitive or vestibular issues. Presentation based on developer and accessibility auditor experience.
How to use web animation to help enhance people’s understanding without creating barriers for people with cognitive or vestibular issues.
Learn how to provide useful, fun interface animation to enhance people’s understanding while giving everyone control over what they see so no one is excluded
Slides which focuses on 8 of the WCAG 2.1 requirements for designers: reflow, text spacing, non-text contrast, content on hover or focus, pointer gesture, target size, label in name, status message.
Creating accessible design systems - OZeWAI 2018Intopia
After working with different organisations to create accessible designs systems, our Accessible Services Director, Sarah Pulis, shares some practical tips, tricks and pitfalls to help you create an accessible design system.
Many of the new WCAG 2.1 criteria have implications for designers: graphics, content and UX. In this presentation from the 2018 OZeWAI Conference, Senior Digital Accessibility Consultant Andrew Arch will discuss relevant criteria from a design perspective and identify who needs to take responsibility for what.
PET CT beginners Guide covers some of the underrepresented topics in PET CTMiadAlsulami
This lecture briefly covers some of the underrepresented topics in Molecular imaging with cases , such as:
- Primary pleural tumors and pleural metastases.
- Distinguishing between MPM and Talc Pleurodesis.
- Urological tumors.
- The role of FDG PET in NET.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
For those battling kidney disease and exploring treatment options, understanding when to consider a kidney transplant is crucial. This guide aims to provide valuable insights into the circumstances under which a kidney transplant at the renowned Hiranandani Hospital may be the most appropriate course of action. By addressing the key indicators and factors involved, we hope to empower patients and their families to make informed decisions about their kidney care journey.
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
This document is designed as an introductory to medical students,nursing students,midwives or other healthcare trainees to improve their understanding about how health system in Sri Lanka cares children health.
India Diagnostic Labs Market: Dynamics, Key Players, and Industry Projections...Kumar Satyam
According to the TechSci Research report titled “India Diagnostic Labs Market Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2019-2029,” the India Diagnostic Labs Market was valued at USD 16,471.21 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.55% through 2029. This significant growth can be attributed to various factors, including collaborations and partnerships among leading companies, the expansion of diagnostic chains, and increasing accessibility to diagnostic services across the country. This comprehensive report delves into the market dynamics, recent trends, drivers, competitive landscape, and benefits of the research report, providing a detailed analysis of the India Diagnostic Labs Market.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Collaborations and partnerships among leading companies play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the India Diagnostic Labs Market. These strategic alliances allow companies to merge their expertise, strengthen their market positions, and offer innovative solutions. By combining resources, companies can enhance their research and development capabilities, expand their product portfolios, and improve their distribution networks. These collaborations also facilitate the sharing of technological advancements and best practices, contributing to the overall growth of the market.
Expansion of Diagnostic Chains
The expansion of diagnostic chains is a driving force behind the growing demand for diagnostic lab services. Diagnostic chains often establish multiple laboratories and diagnostic centers in various cities and regions, including urban and rural areas. This expanded network makes diagnostic services more accessible to a larger portion of the population, addressing healthcare disparities and reaching underserved populations. The presence of diagnostic chain facilities in multiple locations within a city or region provides convenience for patients, reducing travel time and effort. A broader network of labs often leads to reduced waiting times for appointments and sample collection, ensuring that patients receive timely and efficient diagnostic services.
Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is a significant driver for the demand for diagnostic lab services. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer require regular monitoring and diagnostic testing for effective management. The rise in chronic diseases necessitates the use of advanced diagnostic tools and technologies, driving the growth of the diagnostic labs market. Additionally, early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for managing chronic diseases, further boosting the demand for diagnostic lab services.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.
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CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Mental health and accessibility: Bridging the digital divide
1. Mental health and accessibility:
Bridging the digital divide
Chris Pycroft
@chrispytweets
creating an inclusive digital world
intopia.digital @intopiadigital
2. Make sure you look after yourself!
If you need to take a breather, please do so
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
(or 1-800-799-4889 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Or come have a chat with me at any point
3. Why mental health?
Because everybody has it!
No person should be prevented from accessing
support (or experience road blocks) when they
need it the most
4. State of the ‘world’: Mental health and suicide
1 in 4 people will experience a mental or neurological disorder in
their lives (1.75 billion people)
In 2015: More than 2,000 people took their own lives every day
(close to 800,000 annually). This is expected to increase to one
person every 20 seconds by 2020
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 29 year
olds worldwide
5. State of the ‘nation’ (USA): Mental health and suicide
1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in any given year
1 in 25 Americans experience mental illness that substantially interferes
or limits their way of life
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds. 123
people take their life each day, 3,000 will attempt to
Research has found that mental health and suicide rates are significantly
higher for people with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism
6. Current demand for mental health services -
worldwide
Services are currently experiencing record highs in
demand for support – 30 to 100 percent increases year
on year for online support worldwide
Despite this, 56% of Americans and 65% of Australians
do not receive treatment for their mental illness
7. Current demand for mental health services – Australia
Service demand is currently at record high levels. The leading 5 mental
health/crisis support services in 2016-17 had:
More than 1 million phone calls
10.5 million website visits
450,000 other requests for support (by e-mail, web chat or similar)
700,000 visits to peer support forums
(And that’s just the leading 5 - not to mention smaller and community
services)
8. Increasing demand for digital services
It’s not just for young people, it’s also anonymous
Growing investment to cater for demand – record investment in
mental health services by government
Increased online offering for mental health services to cater for ‘on
demand’
Service offerings expanding with increased initiatives for people
with a disability (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
9. Where services aren’t quite hitting the mark…
New resources for people with disabilities being hosted on inaccessible
websites, or published in inaccessible formats
Inclusive design scope is too narrow – doesn’t factor in everyone
Acknowledging intersectionality, but not addressing all elements of it
10. Benefits of digital inclusion for mental health services
Ease of access means that users can access services when they need it
the most
Readable – Having services in a language and format that users will be
able to understan
Input Assistance – Allows users to access the most relevant information
to them
11. One of the (rare) instances when policy matters!
All mental health services receive a significant amount of government funding
This means they have to follow any government policy – that includes web
accessibility
Ireland is the country taking charge with the Health Service Executive – only
government health agency with its own ICT policy that includes accessibility
13. Leading example: Beyondblue
Has been contributing to policy work on the NDIS and mental
health since 2011, and has funded disability-related mental health
projects for more than 10 years
Most recent website development has incorporated accessibility
into technical brief
Digital outputs with partnership organisations (which are partly
funded by Beyondblue) will often have accessibility incorporated
into technical brief
15. Leading example: eHeadspace
Online chat service developed to complement headspace centres,
offer immediate support
Has supported 68,000 young people, and hosted 188,000 chat
sessions (almost 4 million messages have been exchanged in those
sessions)
Conforming to WCAG 2.0 Level AA was specifically included in the
technical brief of the development of the service
16. Example: ReachOut.com
immediate support
Has supported 68,000 young people, and hosted
188,000 chat sessions (almost 4 million messages have
been exchanged in those sessions)
Conforming to WCAG 2.0 Level AA was specifically
included in the technical brief of the development of
the service
17. Leading example: ReachOut.com
First began providing resources, stories and factsheets for people
with a disability in 2013 – however the website had no accessibility
requirement
Most recent platform refresh specified WCAG 2.0 Level AA in its
technical brief as a result of user feedback
First mental health service in Australia to include an accessibility
statement on its website
18. Government funded mental health projects
An increasing number of mental health services and projects that
are federally funded are required to be accessible
Organisations that are closer to hitting the mark aren’t talking
about it!
But to be fair, the ones that aren’t quite there yet aren’t either
19. What’s next? What’s needed?
A holistic approach – Support those making progress, but highlight the
need for truly inclusive design
Informing organisations of the need for digital inclusion, particularly
those focusing on support for people with a disability (often subject to
funding arrangements)
Organisations who are factoring in digital inclusion need accessibility
statements
Government funding and policy – digital inclusion should be a core
requirement
20. Let’s continue the conversation
Chris Pycroft
@chrispytweets
chris@intopia.digital
creating an inclusive digital world
intopia.digital @intopiadigital
Editor's Notes
Studies: Adults with aspergers – 10 times
Autism – 28 times
Kids Helpline: 230,000
Beyondblue: 161,797 – 700,000 for online support forums, 7.4 million website hits
Lifeline – 933,305 calls – 53,000 online chats,
Headspace – 1.5 million website visits
ReachOut.com – 1.58 million website visits
Health Service Executive (2005) is responsible for provisioning all health services in Ireland. Its internal policy says all of its websites must be WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliant, as does all sites that belong to external partners that offer services as a result of the HSE.