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DeafBlind Australia
If you are deafblind, DeafBlind Australia has information that may help you to navigate the NDIS, such as how to use NDIS plans and negotiate with providers. DBA has developed information resources and workshops run throughout Australia.
Vision Australia
If you are blind or your vision is limited, Vision Australia has information and advice on adaptive technology.
DeafBlind Information Australia
The Deafblind Information Hub has information and resources about your disability, supports and services available and how to navigate the NDIS.
DeafBlind West Australians
The Deafblind Information Hub has information and resources about your disability, supports and services available and how to navigate the NDIS.
See Differently
See Differently provide a diverse range of services – from assistive technologies to guide dogs, assisting South Australians with blindness or low vision.
Print Disability Services (Vision Australia & VisAbility)
The Print Disability Services Program supports organisations to produce print material in alternative formats for people with print disability who are unable to read standard print with ease due to vision impairment, a physical disability or a learning disability.
Guide Dogs VIC
Guide Dogs VIC deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.
Mail for the blind (Australia Post)
If you are sending a parcel or letter that helps the blind then in most cases, you can send it for free. For domestic letters, eligible items must weigh no more than 500g, and domestic parcels must be under 22kg.
Australian Government – Support for parents and caregivers of children with disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) protects Australians from discrimination based on disability. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate on the ground of the person’s disability. This includes discrimination that occurs in the context of accessing and participating in children’s education and care services. All children’s education and care services (including family day care) must comply with the DDA.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help parents and caregiver of children with disability to understand their rights under the DDA.
Information about the rights of children with disability
The Department of Education website explains the Disability Standards for Education 2005 how the law protects the rights of students with disability.
The Raising Children website provides information to parents about how the Standards protect children’s rights to quality education and equal opportunities.