What is important to us?

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We have a list of important ideas that help us understand what is important.

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They also help us focus on the rights of people with disability.

Rights are rules about how everyone should be treated fairly and equally.

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People with disability are an important part of our community.

We should all treat them fairly and equally.

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We should think about what people with disability need and want.

This includes what goals they have.

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We should also think about what children with disability need.

This includes thinking about their rights.

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People with disability have the right to make decisions about their life.

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And they should be able to find and use information in a way that suits them.

People with disability have the right to:

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  • keep their information safe and private

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  • be treated well by other people.

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Families and carers play an important role in supporting people with disability.

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It’s also important that we understand what else affects people with disability.

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People with disability can be treated differently because of both:

  • their disability
  • other things about them they can’t change.

For example, they might also be:

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  • a woman

A family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

  • an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person

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  • from a different background.

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It’s important to understand how this affects people with disability.

This includes how this stops them from taking part in the community.

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We want to make sure South Australia is accessible and inclusive for all people with disability.