Includeability
Employment plays a central role in improving the economic, social and personal wellbeing of Australians with disability. The resources have been developed by IncludeAbility, an initiative of the Australian Human […]
Read MoreThe law and guidelines
Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) aims to eliminate, as far as possible, discrimination against people with a disability in a number of areas of […]
Read MoreHow does a person who is blind or vision impaired read information?
Every person who is blind or vision impaired is different and not all people will access information in the same way. A quick guide to adaptive technology Many people who […]
Read MoreWhat does the term legal blindness mean?
You might have heard the term “legally blind” before. Legal blindness does not mean that a person is totally blind; in fact very few people have no sight at all. […]
Read MoreBusting those myths
Myth 1: Occupational Health and safety “Occupational health and safety laws prevent employing people who are blind in some workplaces because they are more likely to be injured or place […]
Read MoreQuick Guide to Discrimination Law
The Australian Human Rights Commission has an A-Z quick reference guide for employers available on their website. Check out the section on disability discrimination and vision impairment.
Read MoreHave you checked your assumptions?
No amount of glossy brochures will attract or be useful to people who are blind and people with minimal usable vision. Think about other ways to produce your information such […]
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