Disabilities

Have you noticed that people of all ages and stages of life can be affected by a disability of some kind? Disabilities aren't always obvious, either. How can they affect our lives, our access to things, and what help is there for those of us with them?

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Keywords

accepting and including others , valuing diversity and inclusion , disability , attitudes , values , difference , acceptance , empathy

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Audience Students
School level Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12
Learning areas Civics and Citizenship, Health and Physical Education
General capabilities Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding

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