Communities for all means everyone, including the one in five Queenslanders with disability having the same opportunities. Raising awareness and dispelling myths about disability and peoples’ abilities is the first step towards this. The more informed we all are, the more we can do to create truly inclusive communities.
Improved physical accessibility allows people with disability, older people, parents with young children, people with temporary injuries, and tourists with suitcases to have a better experience of finding their way around the community. Welcoming attitudes and inclusive organisations provide Queenslanders with disability the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the cultural, artistic, sport, tourism and recreational activities in our community.
Our vision is for people with disability to be welcomed, valued and respected members of their communities. To create an environment where Queenslanders with disability can participate in all aspects of community life, including community activities, sports, arts, tourism and recreation activities that are accessible and socially inclusive of all Queenslanders.
How?
Queenslanders with disability are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, siblings, friends, neighbours, workmates, employees, bosses, customers, team mates and community leaders… just like you.
Here are some tips to help you to communicate better with people with a disability and be more inclusive in your community:
Based on the Australian Network on Disability’s Welcoming customers with disability.
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Download Accessible Events: A Guide for Meeting and Events Organisers —a practical guide aimed at helping event organisers make events more accessible for people with disability who may be attending as presenters, participants or sponsors. The guide is available from Meeting & Events Australia.