Library: Disability: Types of disabilities

Developmental disabilities

ADHD (Royal Children's Hospital)
Visit the Royal Children's Hospital website here
Amaze
Previously Autism Victoria - Amaze builds autism understanding in the community, influences policy change for autistic people and their families/supporters, and provides independent, credible information and resources to individuals, families, professionals, government and the wider community.
Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness has the aim to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.
Autism Spectrum Australia
Australia's largest nonprofit autism-specific service provider: creating the best opportunities with children, young people, adults, families & professionals.
The Centre for Developmental Disability Health (CDDHV)
CDDHV supports mainstream health services to build their capacity to address the health needs of adults with intellectual and associated developmental disabilities.

Intellectual disabilities

Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability
As an Australasian peak body in intellectual disability, ASID promotes research to inform and influence good practice and policy to achieve a society where people with intellectual disability are afforded the same rights and opportunities as all citizens.
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia is made up of State and Territory associations providing support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across the country.
The Fragile X Association of Australia
Fragile X's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of those affected by Fragile X-associated disorders by raising awareness of Fragile X, providing information and education, and offering support.
Types of intellectual disability : Aruma
Formerly House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation
What is intellectual impairment? : Inclusion Australia
A brief introduction to different intellectual disabilities.

Loretta Claiborne's story is remarkable — from Special Olympian to inspiring speaker and advocate for others. In this video he talks about his story.

Physical disabilities

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is the national voice of people with disability and family organisations in Australia. We work to develop a community where people with disability can participate in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.
Deaf Australia
Deaf Australia is the Deaf-led peak organisation representing Deaf people in Australia.
MS Australia
Australia’s national multiple sclerosis (MS) not-for-profit organisation that empowers researchers to identify ways to treat, prevent and cure MS, seeks sustained and systemic policy change via advocacy, and acts as the champion for Australia’s community of people affected by MS.
Parkinson's Australia
Parkinson's Australia is the national advocacy body representing people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers, researchers and health professionals in the Parkinson's community.
Physical disability Australia
Physical Disability Australia is a national peak Disability Peoples Organisation (DPO) run by people with physical disability for people with physical disability.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.

The video below shows you what it is like to work with someone with physical disabilities.

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Bendigo TAFE acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Yorta Yorta People. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

Kangan Institute acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

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Disability: Types of disabilities

Wonderfully wired brains

Parents and professionals partnering for children with disabilities : a dance that matters

Different, not less : a neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after

Active support : enabling and empowering people with intellectual disabilities

Physical activities in the wheelchair and out : an illustrated guide to personalizing participation

The autism lens : everything teachers need to connect with students, build confidence, and promote classroom learning

How to break bad news to people with intellectual disabilities : a guide for carers and professionals

Developmental disabilities

Intellectual disabilities

Physical disabilities