Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012

From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Sunday, 23 December 2012 9:58:36 AM

Please consider this email a formal submission by me to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012.

The current disability system has many problems that need to be addressed.

It is demeaning and people with disabilties are not in control of their lives and dreams. It’s very limiting and doesn’t empower the person with the disabilty.

The main features of the NDIS that will make a difference to the community are:

• People with a disability can plan their lives and pursue their goals and dreams,
• People with disability can choose who comes into their home, Increased ability to coordinate services to suit the “whole” person/family

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications, Education support (technology/services/equipment), Support for families and carers

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

It a new revolation for people living with disabilities and thier families.

It’s so important for them to be in control of their lives with the suppport they feel they need and choose.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Mrs Vicki Sciulli