Many organisations have adjusted positively to the challenges presented by lock downs and the need to maintain physical distancing and increased hygiene. We’ve seen an expansion in the capacity of many service providers, and the NDIS, to deliver services remotely.
Ask the Experts 2020 – video recording
The MND NSW Ask The Experts Forum is held annually each year for people living with motor neurone disease, their family and friends. In 2020 the Ask the Experts was a live online event and the recording is now available for viewing.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has established that 1.2 million Australians have a communication disability, and this includes people living with MND who experience difficulties with their speech. This week is Speech Pathology week 2020 and the theme is ‘communicating with confidence’.
I spend a lot of time pondering what information you’d like me to share when we’re putting together our newsletters. This edition I have decided to keep the information both short and practical because there are so many things to focus on at the moment.
The MND Community have always been strong in supporting and encouraging one another. MND NSW are working hard to ensure these connections continue, particularly during the difficulties of 2020. To that end we are offering a range of online events and get togethers, that continue the tradition of information sharing within our community.
