What are your rights?
The NDIS was created to make sure every person with a disability has the right to make and control decisions about their own lives. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities main purpose is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and freedoms by all people with disabilities.
Individual rights under the NDIS
RESPECT
for dignity, freedom to make your own choices and independence
NON DISCRIMINATION
Treating everyone fairly
PARTICIPATION & INCLUSION
Being included in your community
RESPECT & ACCEPTANCE
of individual differences
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Equal involvement in activities of your choice
ACCESSIBILITY
Access to transport, places & information you may require
EQUALITY
Having equal opportunities whether you are a man or woman
RESPECT FOR IDENTITY
Respect for who you are & individual abilities
Further resources: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities