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Disability discrimination

Alternative labels
Anapirophobia
Ablism
Ableism
Discrimination against people with disabilities
Subject Hierarchy
Broader terms
Discrimination
Current term
Disability discrimination
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Report

Disability inclusion policy mapping report


This report presents a global overview of disability inclusion policies and practices in higher education, highlighting current approaches across research, teaching and campus environments. It offers actionable, scalable recommendations to help universities strengthen disability inclusion and align with broader policy goals for equity and accessibility.
Journal article

Implicit bias towards people with disability in Australia: relationship with personal values

This article collected the first data in Australia on implicit bias towards people with disability. It highlights the importance of targeting implicit attitudes and stereotypes alongside personal values in reducing discrimination and improving experiences of people with disability. Policymakers could use the findings to develop community strategies that target awareness and training about implicit biases...
Journal article

Dismantling societal barriers that limit people who need or use AAC

This paper looks at the societal barriers that limit people who use or need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools. Examples of ACC tools are gestures, body language, manual signs, communication boards with graphic symbols and mobile technologies. The conclusion of the paper calls for a fundamental shift in AAC research, technology and training.
Position paper

Economic justice for people with disability: a national blueprint


This position paper highlights the importance of economic justice for people with disability as a right under international and Australian law. It calls for action by the incoming Australian Government across three key areas: income support, employment and housing.
Guide

Guidelines on equal access to digital goods and services


These guidelines assist organisations to avoid discrimination by facilitating access to digital goods and services. They provide an overview of the Disability Discrimination Act, the standards and guidelines that apply in Australia, and how organisations can provide equal access to digital goods and services.