Sch 1Principles applicable to people with disability

Schedule 1 — Principles applicable to people with disability

[s. 12, 23, 24, 28, 40 and 57]

[Heading inserted: No. 40 of 2012 s. 22.]

1. People with disability are individuals who have the inherent right to respect for their human worth and dignity without discrimination and with equality of opportunity.

2. People with disability, whatever the origin, nature, type or degree of disability, have the same human rights as other members of society and should be enabled to exercise those human rights.

3. People with disability have the same rights as other members of society to realise their individual capacities for physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual development.

4. People with disability have the same right as other members of society to access services that will support their choices, assist them to be as independent as possible and enable them to participate in all aspects of life.

5. People with disability have the same right as other members of society to participate in, direct and implement the decisions that affect their lives.

6. People with disability have the same right as other members of society to receive services in a manner that respects and protects their rights and opportunities and is the least restrictive option in the circumstances.

7. People with disability have the right to pursue any grievance concerning services.

8. People with disability have the right to access the type of services and supports that they believe are most appropriate to meet their needs.

9. People with disability who reside in country areas have a right, as far as is reasonable to expect, to have access to similar services provided to people with disability who reside in the metropolitan area.

10. People with disability have a right to an environment free from neglect, abuse, violence, intimidation and exploitation.

[Schedule 1 inserted: No. 40 of 2012 s. 22.]