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Physical disability

A physical disability is a physical condition that affects a person’s mobility, physical capacity, stamina, or dexterity. Examples of physical disability include Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Chronic Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury.

Plain language

Plain language is writing designed to make sure the reader understands as quickly, easily, and completely as possible. Plain language should be easy to read, understand, and use.

Reasonable adjustment

Reasonable adjustments are changes that employers, educational authorities and goods and services providers need to make so that a person with disability can safely and productively do their job; take part in an education program; access a service or receive a substantial benefit from a service.

Support worker

A disability support worker provides personal, physical and emotional support to people with disability who need help with daily living. They can provide help with showering, dressing and eating, and often organise or assist with outings and other social activities.

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