People with disability
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Finding out your child has a disability
Whether your child was born with a disability or acquired it, the news that your child has a disability is life changing. We have put together information to help you.
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Support for children and young people
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Support for adults
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Support for families, carers and friends
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Getting out and about
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Legal information and your rights
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For the community
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For business
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For service providers
Contact
- General enquiries 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Nominate now for the Queensland Disability Awards
Do you know an inspiring person or innovative organisation making a positive difference to the lives of people with disability? Nominate them now for a Queensland Disability Award.
Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Trial—successful projects announced
On 11 September 2013, Tracy Davis, the Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services announced the five organisations receiving trial funding to build or create accommodation for adults with a disability who are being cared for by their elderly parent.
Queensland signs up to the NDIS
Premier Campbell Newman and Prime Minister Julia Gillard signed a historic agreement on 8 May 2013 to start Queensland’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Autism Spectrum Disorder resource
An online resource is available to support families, early childhood teachers and early intervention service providers to transition children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into Queensland schools.
4RPH—a radio reading service for people with a print disability
People with a print disability can tune into RPH—a radio reading service that offers a spoken word alternative to print and online media, such as daily local, state and national newspapers and magazines.
Audio described theatre, ballet and opera
Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision can enjoy the highlights of the theatre, ballet and opera season, with an audio description service offered for upcoming performances.
MyTime is your time
MyTime groups provide an opportunity for mums, dads, grandparents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay or a chronic medical condition to get together to socialise, gather information and discuss issues in a supportive environment.
Upcoming events
November
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1–30 Nov
Lung Health Awareness Month
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1–30 Nov
Movember
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8 Nov
BIG GIVE2 2013
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8 Nov
National Sunnies Day
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8 Nov
National Walk to Work Day
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10–16 Nov
Spinal Injuries Awareness Week
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14 Nov
World Diabetes Day
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20 Nov
Universal Children’s Day
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20 Nov
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
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25 Nov
White Ribbon Day
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1 Dec
World AIDS Day
Aids, equipment and assistive technology
Aids, equipment and assistive technology are helping more people with disability lead better lives, with multi-use devices such as tablet PCs and smartphones providing a platform for web developers to create content that is accessible, engaging and educational. Disability Online finds out how assistive technologies are changing the lives of Queenslanders with disability.
