Jackie won the “J. Moss Award” from Self Advocacy Sydney.
Why did Jackie win?
Jackie supports people with intellectual disability
Jackie treats everyone with respect
Jackie listens to what people want
Jackie supports people to make their own choices
What is Self Advocacy Sydney?
A group run by people with intellectual disability
They inspire people with intellectual disability to speak up
They support people to make their own decisions
They empower people to take control of their lives
What is the J. Moss Award?
A special award given every 2 years
It goes to someone who does great work supporting people with intellectual disability
Jackie won this award for her excellent work
Well done, Jackie!
Inclusive Practice Award – New Awardee
GeneEQUAL announce yet another Inclusive Practice Award.
Our new awardee is Dr David Manser.
Dr Manser is a clinical genetics doctor at Westmead Hospital, Sydney and was awarded an inclusive practice award because they
listened
are respectful and patient
drew pictures to explain
were accessible
when supporting health care for people with intellectual disability.
Dr Manser received the award on 16/10/2024.
Inclusive Practice Award – New Awardee
GeneEQUAL announce yet another Inclusive Practice Award.
Our new awardee is Dr Noelia (Noe) Nunez Martinez.
Dr Noe is a clinical genetics doctor at Westmead Hospital, Sydney and was awarded an inclusive practice award because they are
welcoming
easy to talk to
very kind
give a lot of time
when supporting health care for people with intellectual disability.
Dr Noe received the award on 16/10/2024.
Dr Emma Palmer awarded 2023 Jeanette Moss Award
Our very own Emma received the 2023 Jeanette Moss Award on Friday.
Since 1988, Self Advocacy Sydney has awarded every second year “J. Moss Award” to a person “who has done outstanding work in the field of intellectual disability”.
Julie, Emma and Iva wrote the attached Easy Read blog about this. It is mostly Emma’s reflection on receiving this award
