People with Disability Australia

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Advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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Advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). / Organisations, advocacy groups, campaigns and projects which focus on advancing this human rights treaty where people with disability participate fully in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
Disability and Employment
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Disability and Employment / Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right to work, on an equal basis with others in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible.
Disability and the Arts
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Disability and the Arts / Article 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right and opportunity to develop and utilise their creative, artistic and intellectual potential, not only for their own benefit, but also for the enrichment of society.
Disability and the Law
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Disability and the Law / Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law and enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
Disability Rights in Australia
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Disability Rights in Australia / Article 5 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability are entitled to equal and effective legal protection against discrimination on all grounds.
Disabled Peoples' Organisations (DPOs)
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Disabled Peoples' Organisations (DPOs) / DPOs are those controlled by a majority of people with disability (51%) at the board and membership levels.
Living in the Community
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Living in the Community / Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have a right to live in the community and enjoy full inclusion and participation in the community.
People with disability
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People with disability / Stories and videos of people with disability living life - this is what disability looks like
Technology and Disability
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Technology and Disability / Article 20 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right to access quality mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies to ensure their greatest possible independence.
Disability and Social Issues
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Disability and Social Issues / Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right to an environment where they can actively, effectively and fully participate in the conduct of political and public life, without discrimination and on an equal basis with others, and encourage their participation in public affairs.
Disability and Accessible Public Transport
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Disability and Accessible Public Transport / Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that people with disability have the right to access transportation on an equal basis with others. Australian providers and operators of public transport must comply with accessible public transport standards that set out the minimum requirements for access.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) / The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability in Australia. http://www.ndis.gov.au/
Women with Disability
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Women with Disability / Article 6 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that women and girls with disability are to be provided measures to ensure their full development, advancement and empowerment and to ensure the full and equal enjoyment by them of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Disability and Education
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Disability and Education / Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), provides that people with disability have the right to an inclusive education system, free from discrimination on the basis of equal opportunity.

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National Inquiry 'Willing to Work' into Employment Discrimination against older Australians and Australians with disability. More Information: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/issues-paper-employment-discrimination-against-australians

Human Rights Examples for the Australian Curriculum: Secondary Year 7 – Year 10 Geography

Feminism and ableism: sexual violence against women with disability, interview by winteronthemoon on SoundCloud https://sambaranmedia.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/radiofeminism-feminism-and-ableism-sexual-violence-against-disabled-women-interview/

[Radio/feminism] Feminism and ableism: sexual violence against disabled women (interview)

Feminism and ableism: sexual violence against women with disability, interview by winteronthemoon on SoundCloud https://sambaranmedia.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/radiofeminism-feminism-and-ableism-sexual-violence-against-disabled-women-interview/

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Sam Bailey is set to become the first person with quadriplegia in the world, to be a helicopter pilot. His aim it to land on school ovals and share his story with children all over Australia..and show them anything is possible. More information: http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/3532803/nothing-is-impossible-as-sam-bailey-prepares-to-hit-the-skies/

Nothing is impossible as Sam Bailey prepares to hit the skies

Vote for a woman with disability whom you think has sparked social change for people with disability.

Vote for a woman with disability whom you think has sparked social change for people with disability.

Take the opportunity to nominate a woman with disability, whom you think has sparked social change for people with disability in the past month.

Take the opportunity to nominate a woman with disability, whom you think has sparked social change for people with disability in the past month.

The high rates of violence against women with disability is highlighted in a new survey.

Survey highlights violence against disabled women

Homage to Homer Avila a dancer who after having one of his legs amputated, learnt to dance again. More information: http://rachelhoward.com/2004/07/a-dance-hero/
Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country.

About accessibility - NDIS

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Disability is Natural- a site supporting People First Language. the way you talk to anybody with or without disabilities impacts their self-concept.

Debunking the myths that keep women with disabilities out of work. Employers have much to gain by employing women with disabilities - government support and the NDIS are both working to make this an easier process, but business must open the door. More information: http://www.womensagenda.com.au/talking-about/top-stories/debunking-the-myths-that-keep-women-with-disabilities-out-of-work/201509226295#.VgIFkhx-9mM

Women with disabilities are half as likely to be in full time job than men with disabilities, and the reasons business won’t hire them are based on fear of things that don’t exist.

Debunking the myths that keep women with disabilities out of work. Employers have much to gain by employing women with disabilities - government support and the NDIS are both working to make this an easier process, but business must open the door. More information: http://www.womensagenda.com.au/talking-about/top-stories/debunking-the-myths-that-keep-women-with-disabilities-out-of-work/201509226295#.VgIFkhx-9mM
Secret Agent Society: Secret Agent Society: A revolutionary social skills program for 8-12 year olds with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. More Information: http://www.sst-institute.net/au/parents/computer-game-pack/

Secret Agent Society: Secret Agent Society: A revolutionary social skills program for 8-12 year olds with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. More Information: http://www.sst-institute.net/au/parents/computer-game-pack/

Bendigo artists with a disability will be able to flex their creative flair after Scope launched a dedicated art studio. More Information: http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3272470/scope-for-art-studio/

Bendigo artists with a disability will exhibit their designs in a brand new space

The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) and Canberra Blind Society, held an exhibition which showcased the latest adaptive technology for people with vision impairment. More Information: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-26/latest-in-technology-to-help-vision-impaired-on-show-in-canberra/6648174

The latest technology designed to assist people who are blind or vision impaired is on display in Canberra, including a cane with built-in GPS.

The voice output system called Proloquo2Go enables students from Canberra’s Malkara Specialist School press words and images, which are then vocalised or read out by the iPad. More Information: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-23/malkara-specialist-school-in-canberra-win-national-award-for-aac/6639266

For many children an iPad is just a form of entertainment, but for students with disabilities at the Malkara Specialist School in Canberra the handheld device is enabling them to find their voice.

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