Useful Links
State Parking Schemes
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Northern Territory
Australia Capital Territory
Tasmania
NDS
National Disability Services WA
NDS is the national industry association for disability services, representing over 600 not-for-profit organisations. Collectively, our members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. NDS’s members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations, and are located in every State and Territory across Australia.
PWD
People with Disabilities WA
PWD’s programs include:information services;individual and group advocacy; systemic advocacy; and education and training. PWD also auspices the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline and the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service.
Independent Living Centre WA
For information about adaptive equipment for people with various mobility impairments.
Interstate Permits
Vicroads
Where to get information in each state/territory of Australia on parking permits similar to the ACROD parking permit.
DSC
Disability Services Commission
The state department for disability services, Disability Services Commission.
You’re Welcome WA Access Initiative
You’re Welcome WA
Assists people with disabilities, their family and carers to find accurate and detailed access
information on the closest accessible parking, toilets, accommodation, photos, diagrams
and even measurements for more than 2,300 venues and facilities in Western Australia.
Access Finder
Disability Accessible Hotels, Restaurants, Equipment, Cafes, Support Services, Respite and much more is what you’ll find here on Access Finder.
Access Resource Kit (ARK)
A guide to implementing your Disability Access & Inclusion Plan. With checklists for improved access & inclusion for people with disabilities.
Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc.
A list of access consultants across Australia who will provide advise on access requirements in the built environment.
Phone: 03 5221 2820
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
For information regarding the Disability Discrimination Act.
Phone: 02 9284 9600
Australian Standards Ltd
Information regarding Standards for access.
Phone: 02 8206 6000
State Library of Western Australia - Disability Services
An informative website providing key resources around the disability sector.
Technology Assisting Disability WA Inc.
Technology Assisting Disability WA Inc. (TADWA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, the frail aged, and those caring for them, through the application of technology and the skills of volunteers.
Equal Opportunity Commission
For information regarding your rights under state based legislation.
Local Government
List of all Local Government Authorities in Western Australia.
Hospital Services
A link to West Australian hospitals and health services.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
