Co-design is the new buzzword in the field of disability. But what does it actually mean in practice?
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) have published their Co-Design Principles. QDN is a state-wide network of people with diverse disability from communities across Queensland. Their motto (‘nothing about us without us’) is clearly evident in the five values that underpin their co-design principles and processes. They are:
For QDN, people with disability need to be included from the beginning in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of services, policy, and products. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and feedback, QDN's Co-Design Principles are designed to engage the disability community in a meaningful, equal, and authentic way to deliver quality outcomes for the end–user.
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