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Who needs accessible information?

Some people find it hard to read or use everyday information, like:

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  • a form

Phone bill icon.

  • a phone bill

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  • the rules for using a credit card.

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If you struggle to read, it can be hard to take part
in our community.

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Accessible information is good for everyone.

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It helps people who find it hard to read.

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It helps people who are busy and don’t have
a lot of time.

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There are laws that say everyone should be able
to get accessible information if they need it.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 icon.

This includes a law called the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

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This law explains how people with disability should
be treated.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities icon.

In Australia, we have also agreed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the UN Convention).

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The UN Convention sets out the rights of people
with disability.

A woman raising her fist in the air and the judge's scales icon.

It explains how people with disability should
be treated fairly.

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Many countries around the world use it.

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We think that everyone should have access
to information in a way that suits their needs.

This will help more people to:

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  • have a say about important ideas and issues

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  • understand their rights and choices

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  • learn and take part in education

A man working in a cafe.

  • find a job

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  • stay healthy

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  • get support in an emergency

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  • take part in our community.

Simple information can be used in:

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  • government

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  • education

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  • health

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  • community life

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  • employment.

And it can be used for everyone in our
community, including:

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  • people with disability

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  • people who speak languages other than English

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  • First Nations peoples

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  • people of all ages

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  • people who live in the city or the country.