Inclusive communication tips

Are you working with someone with intellectual disability?

When working with people with intellectual disability, accessible communication is key. Ensuring that the person feels included and understands what is being communicated are good places to start.

The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) has a tip sheet on how to communicate inclusively with people with intellectual disability.

Are you providing healthcare to a person with intellectual disability?

The Centre for Development Disability Health (CDDH) has developed a fact sheet to assist health care professionals working with people with intellectual disability, and their families and carers.