EYDN is hosting the August meeting in consultation with Clara Silvi from the Department of Infrastructure and transport (DIT). Clara wants to find out what are the gaps and barriers for young people with disability getting their SA learner's permit for driving.

There is a proposed reform to change and improve the process of getting a learners permit to drive in South Australia. This is a great opportunity to say what changes would remove barriers for young people with disability.

Who is this for?

.Young people with disability aged 16-35 years old

.Live in South Australia (online or in-person attendance)

Please note:

.You do not need to be on NDIS, you do not need a formal diagnosis to attend EYDN meetings or to become an EYDN member. You do not need a formal diagnosis.

.You do not need your drivers license. You can share why you don't have your license or what barriers stop you from getting a drivers license. You can share what changes needed to get your driver's license.

.This is a free event. We also provide catering during the break.

Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN) is a project linked with JFA Purple Orange. EYDN is a systemic advocacy group that brings young people with disability (aged 16-35 years old) to share experience, advice, advocacy and peer connection. EYDN believe in building confidence and self advocacy for young people with disability to support equitable opportunity in all areas of life. EYDN host monthly peer meeting that are free and open to anyone wanting to join the community and build confidence.

EYDN is linked with Our Voice SA and is funded by the Department of Human Services
with connection to JFA Purple Orange

What will we do at the event?

5:00-5:15pm: Welcoming everyone online and in-person at JFA Purple Orange. Meet Clara from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

5:15-6:00 pm: Asking questions about your experience with driving, wanting to get your drivers license or sharing the barriers making it hard to get your license.

6:00 pm- 6:20pm : Pizza and catch up

6:20 pm -7:00pm : Last questions, ideas and

farewell.

What type of questions will be asked? *example questions

What could be changed to make learning how to drive more accessible for you?
(eg. Accessible information or support with the test, free driving lessons, allowing exceptions for individuals with medical conditions, more drivers in regional areas)

What barriers stopped or delayed you from getting your drivers license?
(eg. regional living, medical conditions, expenses/money, NDIS, disability, fear, not being able to understand the learners test, having a bad experience, parents not allowing you)

What extra steps do you need to organise to get your drivers license?
(Eg. NDIS, extra driving lessons, modifications, assessments, expenses, doctor's certificates)

Do you live regionally? How does that impact getting your license?

If you were told you cannot get your drivers license, what was the reason?

What support would help you to build confidence to get your license?

*We will send through the real questions before the event in plain english and you can ask for support.

Support people are welcome to attend.

Support people can attend to support individuals to participate within the group. We request all support people attend knowing this is a peer-led space and not a service-led space. The focus is on supporting the person when needed and stay in the background where appropriate. Further details about support workers and support people will be requested in registering for tickets.

Accesses and dietary requirements will be asked when you get your tickets. EYDN can organise an interpreter, captioner, low sensory spaces, fidgets, additional breaks, easy read and group support worker if requested. We will make sure there is catering that will provide for any dietary requirements, including textures. If you have any questions or need a different type of accessible support, to help participate, please let Louie know through louied@purpleorange.org.au

I cannot attend but I want to share my answers:
That is okay! message the EYDN social media or email louied@purpleorange.org.au. We can send you the questions and you can send through your thoughts or we can organise a quick phone call and Louie can write down your answers.

Contact details:

Email louied@purpleorange.org.au

Comment on this post and we can contact you

Call (08) 8373 8388 JFA Purple Orange and ask to speak with Louie or Angus.