Enhancing Disability Inclusive Evaluation Practices for Better Outcomes
This presentation delves into the importance of inclusive evaluation methodologies for individuals with disabilities. It discusses the significance of incorporating lived experiences, enhancing access to information, improving data analysis, and promoting broader engagement in research and evaluation processes. By focusing on these aspects, the aim is to elevate the quality and inclusivity of evaluation practices and drive positive changes in service sectors and policymaking.
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Disability inclusive evaluation Karen Fisher, Sally Robinson, Rosemary Kayess, Patricia O'Brien, Robert Strike, Carolyn Campbell-McLean, Minerva Rivas, Aine Healy, Fiona McKenzie Australasian Evaluation Society Conference, Sydney, 1 Sept 2011
Outline Introduction why inclusive evaluation Information stalls what is inclusive evaluation and research Contributing to theory and practice how can we do it better Disability evaluation special interest group Contacts
What do we mean by inclusive evaluation? Evaluation methodologies, strategies, tools which include people with disability in partnership where they have a meaningful role in determining: The way evaluations are structured/developed The methods which underpin evaluations The people who are included (and excluded) from consultation and engagement, and how they are engaged How data is analysed, and who analyses it What happens with evaluation data and reports
Why disability inclusive evaluation? Value of lived experience Access to participants and to information Quality and range of information Accessible information Opening up research and evaluation to more people Changing perspectives the service sector; policy makers; lives lived Proving you can do it
Information stalls inclusive practice Move as a group around 4 information stalls stopping for up to 10 minutes to discuss ways of using inclusive evaluation and research skills Evaluation of the Attendant Care project Carolyn Campbell McLean & Karen Fisher Privileging the role of people with disability in evaluations of private residential services reform Sally Robinson The involvement of people with disabilities as evaluators of residential care: A European perspective Patricia O Brien & Minerva Rivas Leadership in policy by people with intellectual disability Fiona McKenzie & Aine Healy
How can we do inclusive evaluation better? Background context and development activities National Disability Agenda principle on inclusive practice Workshop at Centre for Disability Studies March 2011 Walking the talk, Australian Social Policy Conference, July 2011 Disability Studies Conference Australia June 2012 Disability inclusive research theory workshop and papers 2012
How can we do inclusive evaluation better? What needs to change Views from the information stalls Questions and challenges of inclusive evaluation How can we improve inclusive practice What can you do next What support do you need Implications for policy and practice What strategies do we need to improve Australian practice AES disability special interest group? Interest in coordinating information about good practice
Contacts Karen Fisher karen.fisher@unsw.edu.au ph 02 9385 7800 Rosemary Kayess r.kayess@unsw.edu.au ph 02 9385 7800 Patricia O Brien patricia.obrien@med.usyd.edu.au ph 02 8878 0500 Sally Robinson s.robinson@griffith.edu.au ph 02 6689 5990 Aine Healy aine@nswcid.org.au ph 02 9211 1611
