Supporting documents for Disability Services
A collection of national and international legislation, protocols, standards and other relevant documents in the area of disability services
Absolutely everybody: enabling Queenslanders with a disability [new window] : The Queensland Government's 10-year plan to improving access and participation in all aspects of community life. It sets out an ambitious and challenging vision for disablity services.
ALIA Library and information services for people with a disability [new window] : ALIA policy to promote and improve services provided by all kinds of libraries and information agencies.
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) [new window]
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [new window] : Comprehensive human rights treaty from the United Nations clarifying how all categories of rights apply to persons with disabilities.
Disability Care and Support Inquiry Report [new window] : A report from the Productivity Commission recommending the development of a National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) to provide support and care for people with a disability.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 [new window]
National Disability Strategy [new window] : A ten year national plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers.
Queensland Public Library Services: Disability Services Standard [new window] : Provides standards and guidelines for developing library resources and and services that offer barrier free access and encourage inclusiveness and participations for people with disabilities.
Last updated: 16th April 2012
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