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Information on the DCO program and ADCET

  • Disability Coordination Officer  (RDLO/DCO) Program National Website - this website also gives information on a range of support services in education and training to people with a disability.    www.adcet.edu.au/rdco.

Northcott

The Northcott Society provides services and support to over 3,500 children and adults with disabilities and their families. Typically, clients are people with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, other neuro-muscular disorders or an acquired injury. The Northcott Society has centres in Tamworth and Coffs Harbour. Websitewww.northcott.com.au


Northcott Society, Tamworth Ruth Loseby

Phone: 6766 5755

Email: ruth.loseby@northcott.com.au


Northcott Society, Coffs Harbour Greg Vigors

Phone: (02) 6651-2366

Email: GregVigors@northcott.com.au

Assistive Technology

Auslan interpreters


New England Auslan & Deaf Culture Assoc Voice call:

· Deborah Maes - 0407 620 943


Website: www.aceinfo.net.au

Email: tamw_assoc_deaf@hotmail.com

Disability legal rights

  • Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights gives people with a disability, professionals, service providers and institutions advice on their legal rights under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Disclosure - yes or no?

Choosing Your Path. Disclosure: It's A Personal Decision - www.uws.edu.au/rdlo/disclosure addresses questions on disclosing your disability.

Other useful links

  • Yconnection - www.yconnection.org.au is a site for people with physical disabilities aged between 17 and 30.

  • Disability Awareness Kit provided by The Open Road - www.openroad.net.au/access/dakit

  • Job Access - www.jobaccess.gov.au provides information on employment support  for  jobseekers with a disability and for employers.

  • My Future is a joint federal and state government initiative for career information - www.myfuture.edu.au

  • Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care - www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au is the State's website for the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. It has information on the Community Participation/Transition to Work programs, which supports school leavers who are assessed as being able to transition to work within one to two years of leaving school and entering the program.