How were the guidelines created?
Inclusion International and Down Syndrome International's networks worked together to create the guidelines.
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350 organisations from 100 different countries contributed to the work.
We got the information we needed by:
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Collecting stories through a global survey in 10 languages online and in Easy Read.
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Supporting our members to run 60 consultation meetings with self-advocates to learn about their experiences
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Asking for feedback from experts on topics like inclusion of people with higher support needs
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Working with a reference group of people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and other experts to help review the guidelines and give feedback at every stage
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Testing the guidelines through 7 projects to make sure the advice was good.