2/06/2009 5:57:53 PM The Alzheimer's Association exists to help the person with Alzheimer's or one of the other dementias, their family members and carers. Information, support and counselling is freely available from
the Association's team of professional and volunteer staff. The Resource Centre provides Information, Counselling, Community Support Groups, Carer Education, Multicultural Resources, Training of family and professional carers, Books and Videos, Seminars and Speakers and Advocacy.
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2/06/2009 5:57:57 PM The Speak Easy Association is a self-help organisation that provides support for people who stutter by holding weekly meetings in their respective metropolitan and rural locations. Groups meet regularly to work on fluency techniques, discuss individual stuttering problems and develop self confidence through role-playing and public speaking. The Association's primary aim is to assist stutterers, particularly after they have undertaken some form of speech pathology treatment, by providing opportunities for its members to practice fluent speech skills, and to help individuals manage and control their speech in daily situations.
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2/06/2009 5:56:02 PM Blind Citizens Australia aim is to provide a united voice of blind and vision-impaired Australians. Our mission is to achieve equity and equality by our empowerment, by promoting positive community attitudes, and by striving for high quality and accessible services which meet our needs.
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2/06/2009 5:57:55 PM Deafness Resources Australia (DRA) is the trading division of Australian Communication Exchange Limited (ACE), which is managed by a Board of Directors comprising no less than 51% of board members who are Deaf, or have a speech or hearing impairment. DRA develops and distributes a specialised, comprehensive, up-to-date range of resources, and provides consultation and referral in this field.
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2/06/2009 5:55:49 PM The South Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 makes it unlawful to discriminate against people in certain areas of public life. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, sexually harassed or you may be entitled to lodge a complaint under the Act.
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2/06/2009 5:56:30 PM [DI-08] This guide for parents and schools aims to help students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder prepare for changes during the school day, from day to day or transition from school to school.
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2/06/2009 5:57:57 PM The Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association is a South Australian non-profit community organisation established in 1963 to serve and promote the best interests of people with disabilities in a manner which recognises their worth and dignity, their right to experience life's events and to develop their own potential.
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2/06/2009 5:56:02 PM Spinal Cord Injuries Australia continues the 37 year history of providing consumer based support and rehabilitation services to people with physical disabilities that it began as the Australian Quadriplegic Association.
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2/06/2009 5:57:56 PM The Epilepsy Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life of people having seizures and to improving community attitudes toward seizure disorders. To achieve this we provide guidance, education, research and support services in association with allied medical and community agencies and encourage fellowship within the epilepsy community.
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2/06/2009 5:56:31 PM [DI-08] An introduction to Asperger Syndrome and what impact it has on individuals and families.
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2/06/2009 5:56:31 PM [DI-08] An introduction to Autism through personal stories and professional insights.
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2/06/2009 5:57:28 PM Info on how to extend professional and academic skills. Includes info on disability support services, the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), the ACUE Language & Learning Service, the University Library, Professional & Continuing Education, Adelaide Research & Innovation, the Online Teaching & Learning Unit and programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders.
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2/06/2009 5:58:31 PM [DI-08] A resource for supporting individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in the workplace.
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