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.
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Physical Disability Australia (PDA)
PDA is a national peak Disability Peoples Organisation (DPO) run by people with physical disability for people with physical disability. PDA was founded 21 years ago and has over 1,000 members from all Australian states and territories. Its aim is to enable every...
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.
Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU)
The Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU) supports Victorian self advocacy groups that are run by and for people with an intellectual disability, people with an acquired brain injury and people with complex communication support needs. People with disabilities and self...
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.