What sort of governance structure should apply to administration of an independent disability equipment program?
As the discussion paper itself notes, exploring a governance model is difficult to do without adopting a specific service delivery model. AFDOs primary concern with any governance model is to ensure that people with disability are given meaningful input into the governance of the service and are involved in setting strategic directions. Regardless of whether a Board and/or Council and/or Steering Committee are utilised, diverse community representation will be critical. This means not just allowing for strong numbers on any Board or committee, but offering frequent and high quality capacity building opportunities for people with disability involved in the governance of the program. Question 16: What types of specialised equipment should be included on an independent disability equipment program? Because of the sometimes complex individual needs of people with disability, creating a definitive list of technologies which are and are not allowed has the potential to exclude people who hav
