Who does the DDA cover? The definition of disability in the DDA is as broad as possible. This broad definition means everyone with a disability is protected. It includes: physical intellectual psychiatric sensory neurological and learning disabilities physical disfigurement the presence in the body of disease causing organisms The DDA covers a disability which people: have now or had in the past (e.g. a past episode of mental illness) may have in the future (e.g. a family history of a disability which a person may also develop) are believed to have (e.g. if people think someone has AIDS) The DDA also covers people with a disability from being discriminated against because: they are accompanied by an assistant, Sign Language interpreter or reader they are accompanied by a trained animal, such as a guide or hearing dog they use equipment or an aid, such as a wheelchair or a hearing aid. Reprinted with permission from the Australian Human Rights Commission. Visit the Australian Human Rights Commission for more information. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the Western Sydney University policy and legislation as listed below. Relevant legislation Western Sydney University policies and procedures Disability Service: Principles and Procedures Disability Service AIP Glossary of Terms Disability Service Code of Ethical Practice
Who does the DDA cover? The definition of disability in the DDA is as broad as possible. This broad definition means everyone with a disability is protected. It includes: physical intellectual psychiatric sensory neurological and learning disabilities physical disfigurement the presence in the body of disease causing organisms The DDA covers a disability which people: have now or had in the past (e.g. a past episode of mental illness) may have in the future (e.g. a family history of a disability which a person may also develop) are believed to have (e.g. if people think someone has AIDS) The DDA also covers people with a disability from being discriminated against because: they are accompanied by an assistant, Sign Language interpreter or reader they are accompanied by a trained animal, such as a guide or hearing dog they use equipment or an aid, such as a wheelchair or a hearing aid. Reprinted with permission from the Australian Human Rights Commission. Visit the Australian Human Rights Commission for more information. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the Western Sydney University policy and legislation as listed below. Relevant legislation Western Sydney University policies and procedures Disability Service: Principles and Procedures Disability Service AIP Glossary of Terms Disability Service Code of Ethical Practice
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