People with disabilities are individuals, no matter how they acquired their disability, what sort of disability they have or how severe their disability is. People with disabilities have the right to be respected and treated with dignity. People with disabilities have the same human rights and responsibilities as any member of the Australian community. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to realise their potential for intellectual, physical, social, emotional, sexual and spiritual development. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to make their own decisions about their lifestyle. People with disabilities have a right to be protected from neglect, abuse, intimidation and exploitation. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to access the assistance and support that will enable them to exercise their rights, discharge their responsibilities and attain a reasonable quality of life. The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) Guide Dogs SA/NT recognises the definition of “disability” provided in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. People who have a disability might have: total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions total or partial loss of a part of the body the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour. It includes a disability that: presently exists previously existed but no longer exists may exist in the future is imputed to a person. Guide Dogs SA/NT will conduct its business in a way that: Promotes an increased awareness of the rights, needs, and contribution by people with disabilities as valued members of the community. Supports access and equity for all South Australians with disabilities and prevents discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, language and culture.
People with disabilities are individuals, no matter how they acquired their disability, what sort of disability they have or how severe their disability is. People with disabilities have the right to be respected and treated with dignity. People with disabilities have the same human rights and responsibilities as any member of the Australian community. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to realise their potential for intellectual, physical, social, emotional, sexual and spiritual development. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to make their own decisions about their lifestyle. People with disabilities have a right to be protected from neglect, abuse, intimidation and exploitation. People with disabilities have the same rights as any member of the Australian community to access the assistance and support that will enable them to exercise their rights, discharge their responsibilities and attain a reasonable quality of life. The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) Guide Dogs SA/NT recognises the definition of “disability” provided in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. People who have a disability might have: total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions total or partial loss of a part of the body the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour. It includes a disability that: presently exists previously existed but no longer exists may exist in the future is imputed to a person. Guide Dogs SA/NT will conduct its business in a way that: Promotes an increased awareness of the rights, needs, and contribution by people with disabilities as valued members of the community. Supports access and equity for all South Australians with disabilities and prevents discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, language and culture.