Jess McLeod

Passionate educator, orientation and mobility specialist and researcher. Global citizen. MPhil @QUT. Views my own

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Attending #COSP12 was a life changing experience where I met many insightful people and learnt so much about creating an inclusive society. Thank you to everyone who supported my attendance @GLP_MQ @Macquarie_Uni @QldAdvocacy @SpeechPathAus @SharynneMcLeod

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Opening ceremony of #COSP16CRPD

“Leaving no one behind, means leaving no one offline” António Guterres

@IDA_CRPD_Forum #CRPD #COSP16

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Dominique Kantor -
“We need everyone who works in schools to transform the environment. If we don’t go to school it is difficult to participate later in life.” #CSFCRPD #COSP16CRPD #CRPD @IDA_CRPD_Forum

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

A common thread throughout many interventions #CSFCRPD when discussing gaps of the implemention of the CRPD:
1. Involving persons with psychosocial disabilities
2. Provision of assistive technology
3. Involving women and girls with disability #COSP16CRPD @IDA_CRPD_Forum #CRPD

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Provoking thought by Dominique Kantor #CSFCRPD - organisations are not inclusive in meetings, but when they think about adapting for people who don’t speak the language they become inclusive: 1. Information prior to meetings 2. Speak slowly 3. Time for response #COSP16CRPD

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

2/ “Training of teachers and strengthen education management in relation to children with disabilities is important to inclusive education” @GopalMitra2030

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@GopalMitra2030 “Inclusive education builds the foundation for an inclusive society… the #CRPD has been a game changer in setting the standards… and clarifying what inclusive education is…” @IDA_CRPD_Forum #CSFCRPD #COSP16CRPD @unicefaustralia

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“It is not by choice that people with disabilities are in institutions… People with disabilities are disproportionately found in institutions…. Invest in more inclusive solutions.” - Bhargavi Davar #CSFCRPD #CRPD #COSP16CRPD @IDA_CRPD_Forum

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An interesting thought provoked by Esma Gumberidze at the #CSFCRPD Social media is not going to be inclusive by default. We need to make a conscious effort to ensure it’s inclusive. Examples provided were screen readers not being able to access teams @IDA_CRPD_Forum #COSP16 #CRPD

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Inclusion and implementing the CRPD is not just something that happens in a day or just from one person. “Civil society’s role cannot be underestimated… I hope that the enthusiasm we’re building today will continue into our work after here” @gofefoame #COSP16CRPD #CSFCRPD #CRPD

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Day 1 at the United Nations for the Conference of States Parties on the CRPD. I’m looking forward to being part of the discussion surrounding the implementation of the CRPD across the world!

#CRPD #COSP16 #COSP16CRPD #CSFCRPD @IDA_CRPD_Forum

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Such an incredible opportunity! I look forward to seeing what you achieve with your Churchill Fellowship

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

I will be presenting research from my masters thesis at ECER 2022 Yerevan and ECER Plus today. Check out my talk if you're attending the event! #ECER2022 - via #Whova event app

[Sam Drummond @samdrummond]

I’m blessed to have a disability. Hoping others feel the same today.

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@zanty17 @abcbrisbane @visionaustralia @MarkBaileyMP @GuideDogsAUS @abcnews @ABCMediaComms #NasCampanella @QUT

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Interested in making #PublicTransport #Accessible ?

Listen to @abcbrisbane radio at 4:30pm today on 612kHz AM or https://t.co/SZLSf5Ki2P

[Haley Tancredi @HaleyTanc]

⭐️New #C4IE Practice Guide now available!⭐️

Student-Driven School Change by @jkgillettswan
is a free resource, designed for practitioners and parents.

Get it here! ⬇️
https://t.co/9KcGpdgOcL

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Some incredible authors contributing really important information about #qualitative #research

[Haley Tancredi @HaleyTanc]

So proud of this important contribution to @IJSLP special issue on qual methods with superstar #WeSpeechies team @Renagalway @Clare_Carroll1
@aoifelilyg1 & @RosalindMerrick!

I ❤️ that this paper works to align research and practice #StudentVoice ❤️
https://t.co/KWduYWtnnQ

[Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🌻 @speechwoman]

🙏RT: 10 children sought for ethics approved research with @SharynneMcLeod & @BallardKirrie They must
Be 4;6 to 12
Have mild-to-severe speech sound difficulty
Live in RURAL Australia
Have OK hearing & vision
Be able to play a tablet computer game with 2-hands
📧[email protected]

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

This quote really resonated with me and makes me excited to be writing my thesis on teacher's perceptions of children's rights for students with disabilities #ChildRights #InclusiveEducation #ECAconference 2/2

[Jess McLeod @JessMcLeod4]

Today at the #ECAconference on children's rights @AnneHollonds highlighted "Children do not live in isolation, they live in relationships with teachers, parents and friends... those whose jobs are to care for children need to be supported and empowered to do their job well" 1/2