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About these resources
These resources are here to help you understand the basics of disability rights in the Australian education system. They include examples and stories that you can learn from and use in your own life. They were co-designed by young people with disability, their families and caregivers.
CYDA has developed these resources with the Australian Government. Links on this page lead to the website for the Australian Department of Education.
Respect at school
Learn about respect and how you should be treated at school as a student with disability.
This resource is for students with disability and their parents and caregivers.
Explaining the Disability Standards for Education 2005
Learn about your rights in education and some of the main ideas in the legislation.
This resource is for students with disability and their parents and caregivers.
Milestones and transitions
Learn how you can support your child through times of change and transition in their education.
This resource is or parents and caregivers.
Our stories: Personal stories of young people with disability in the education system
Learn from, and connect with, the experiences of other students with disability.
This resource is for students with disability.
