Has State and Territory associations providing support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across the country.

The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without 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 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.

Wheelie Awesome is a program dedicated to the vocational training and development of young people with disabilities in bike maintenance, retail and personal skills.

Edspace Education and Training Centre  a calm learning environment that provides personalised training for students aged 11-18 who have medical or developmental issues.

This program provides a range of Jewish educational resources and services to families with children living with Autism or disabilities.

The National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program works strategically to provide people with disability an equitable opportunity to access and participate in tertiary education and to reach their graduate employment goals.

There are a variety of services in South Australia that you can access for children with speech and language impairments.