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AFL Disability Action Plan: 2009. 2009 STRATEGIC PLAN. Major Initaitives for 2009. Objective 1. Publically highlight the AFL’s commitment to people with a disability. Conduct a successful launch event that:
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2009STRATEGIC PLAN Major Initaitives for 2009 Objective 1. Publically highlight the AFL’s commitment to people with a disability. • Conduct a successful launch event that: • raises public awareness through the provision of a public commitment, media generation and a public display of the ability of people with a disability. • encourages positive attitudes from the football industry to create inclusive and accessible environments at grassroots level • enhances our partnerships with key stakeholders. Objective 2. Developing sustainable pathways and long term inclusion for people with a disability. • Engage the states for the first time to take an active role in the implementation of inclusive strategies for people with a disability across Australia through • a member from each state affiliate attending the Australian Sports Commission’s Football Forum that the AFL is hosting where they will learn about potential inclusion strategies they could implement. • inviting them to the launch to witness inclusion in practice and people with a disability participating in Australian Football. AFL DISABILITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES • Finalise AFL Employment Pathways Program with Down Syndrome Association • Trial the modified Level 1 Auskick Coaching Course structure that addresses the need to be inclusive and modify according to differing abilities. • Ensure any new resources/policy that are developed meet our inclusive benchmarks for people with a disability. • Scope out feasibility of an easy-English portal on AFL Website. Objective 3. Educate the football community to increase disability awareness.