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Disability Studies
"Accept me for what I am and I'll accept
you for what you're accepted as."
Christopher Nolan Under the Eye of the Clock
Government Resources
Commonwealth
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South Australian
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Associations and Organisations
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General Resources
- ADCET
- Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training
- ERIC Digests
From the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education,
these digests provide short research summaries on the relevant topics.
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Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
- ADASA
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder of S.A. Inc.
- ADHD (AUS)
Maintained by the Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic in Victoria. Information
on assessment and treatment, current research and resources and
papers.
- Attention
Deficit Disorder: Parenting Easy Guide (AUS)
From ParentingSA. Basic information, with local emphasis on resources
and contacts..
- One A.D.D. Place
"A virtual neighbourhood consolidating in one place information
and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder".
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Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
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Blindness and Visual Impairments
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Cerebral Palsy
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Deafness and Hearing Impairments
- Australian Association of the
Deaf
"The Australian Association of the Deaf Inc. is the national peak
organisation for Deaf people in Australia. It represents the views
of Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language)." Information
on the Association, its advocacy program, and selected publications
available.
- Australian Communication
Exchange
"Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) is a not-for-profit, Australian
organisation dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have
a hearing, speech or communication impairment to obtain access to
the telephone and other telecommunication networks." Factsheets
are available on the services they offer, as well as an online newsletter
and their research publications. Their Australian Deafness
Directory is also extremely useful.
- Better Hearing Australia
"Better Hearing Australia is a non-profit, self-help organisation
controlled by its members and provides an Australia-wide community
support service of rehabilitation and help for Australia's hearing
impaired." Provides courses and information on managing a hearing
loss.
- Deaf Sports Australia
Information on various deaf sporting associations, the Deaflympic
Games, Australian Deaf Games, plus deaf sporting heroes and a calendar
of events.
- Deafness Forum of Australia
"Deafness Forum is the peak body for deafness in Australia, and
seeks solutions and advocates on issues for all Australians who
are deaf, have a hearing impairment, or a chronic disorder of the
ear." Information leaflets are available, as well as their policy
position papers and information about the organisation.
- The Cora Barclay Centre
for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
This SA organisation provides intensive early intervention programs,
specialist services and family support programs. Their website provides
information on their educational programs, services and seminars.
- Parents of the Hearing
Impaired of South Australia
A voluntary organisation that aims to "promote, advance, assist
and improve the education and the social and moral welfare of hearing
impaired persons and their families." Their website consists of
local information, such as meeting times, a calendar of social events
and a captioned movie schedule.
- Royal
South Australia Deaf Society
Information about the Society, the services it offers - including
access to its newsletter, understanding deafness, and associated
organisations
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Learning Disabilities
- Opening
All Options (AUS)
From the University of Tasmania. A comprehensive site, offering
information on identification & testing,learning strategies,
teaching strategies and assistive technologies, to name a few.
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