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The language of disability changes quickly and different terms are used within and outside of Australia. It can be political; it can be personal and sometimes quite confusing.

A fact sheet of some of the acronyms in the disability sector.

Abuse can happen in all sorts of relationships including caring.

A healthy lifestyle includes a good diet, regular exercise and rest. People with intellectual disability have higher rates of obesity and get less exercise than the general population.

Human Rights Explained: Fact sheet 7: Australia and Human Rights Treaties.

It is essential for carers to look after their own health and well-being as well as that of the person cared for! - Carers NSW

Information on Sending Sexual Images – State and Federal Laws.

Adapting and Modifying for People with Disability — Part Two - Including and challenging everyone while maintaining the integrity of the activity – Australian Sports Commission.

Easy English fact sheet on after visiting the doctor checklist. - NSW Council for Intellectual Disability (CID)

Outlines the access symbols available for use in signage, information and marketing materials.