Accessible information
'Shop, Share and Care’ is an opportunity for stallholders to learn more about the different ways of communicating with non-verbal community members and making them feel welcome.
Janelle McMillan an advocate for people with communication disability and a creative artist is hosting a stall on 21 September. Janelle is the author of the children's book "Rafting, a wheelchair won't stop us" and a 2020 recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. Janelle is partnering with Variety Tasmania to host the stall which will showcase Janelle's artwork, including canvas prints, mugs, postcards, and her books. All money raised from sales on the day will be donated to Variety Tasmania.
We encourage stallholders to visit her stall to see her digital artwork, learn more about her creative process and the different ways you can communicate with non-verbal community members.
The Unlocking Communication brochure provides valuable information on how people with various conditions rely on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices.
Unlocking Communication brochure(PDF, 2MB)
Although Janelle chooses not to use this style of communication device to talk to people, Janelle and Variety will be challenging visitors to try to use the brochure in navigating around the market and communicating with friends, family and even stallholders!
Customers with disability are first and foremost customers. You may find that they have different ways of communicating with you, people or tools to assist them and require some modifications to the stall environment to be independent and engage with ease. At the end of the day your interaction is the same.
Customers or patrons visit your stall to make a purchase and your role is to support them to enjoy your product or service.
Making a stall accessible doesn't have to be overwhelming or complicated. Simple things like having the right attitude, an easy to access stall, and clear communication will help ensure everyone enjoys the market experience.
Date: 21 September 2024
Location: Find her stall in the Plaza next to the information booth.
Further information:
The Hobart Access Advisory Committee has developed event resources to help in planning events and for stallholders. Read or download our resources here:
Running your own event - City of Hobart, Tasmania Australia (hobartcity.com.au)
To watch a video from ABC Hobart on Janelle click on the link below
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-28/janelle-mcmillan-non-verbal-on-being-understood-cerebral-palsy/101021122