2.17: People with Disabilities

Supporting people with disabilities.

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Each of the approximately 45,000 people in the ACT who report having a disability has a right to self-determination, respect, dignity and participation at all levels of the community. Many significant achievements have been made through the ACT Government’s Disability ACT: New and Future Directions 2004–2008 framework in promoting an inclusive society and strengthening the capacity of people with disabilities, their families and their carers to maximise control over their lives. We have provided additional funding of $19.4 million since 2002 to support people with disabilities and to strengthen the sustainability and responsiveness of disability services. The ACT Government is committed to developing and implementing the next stage priorities in realising the vision and values for people with disabilities and the aspirations articulated in Challenge 2014. Additional professional staff will also be provided for the Office of the Public Advocate ACT to allow it to meet its increasing statutory responsibilities—both as guardian of last resort and as emergency guardian— for vulnerable members of our community.

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