Home and living are one of the most significant goals pursued by the NDIS participants. But independent living is often a distant dream for people with disabilities due to the lack of support and prejudice from society. The National Disability
Disabilities that arise from the mental health issues of an individual are termed psychosocial disabilities. People with psychosocial disabilities are often misunderstood and marginalised. The stigma surrounding mental health conditions leads to social exclusion and discrimination against those individuals. Having
Time away from the comfortable care environment of one’s home is an unimaginable prospect for a large majority of people with disabilities. But sometimes we need a break in our usual routines to try new things in life. Short Term
One of the primary goals of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is the social integration of people with disabilities. Through funded supports and services, the NDIS fulfils the disability needs of the participants so that they can work towards their
Home and living options available for people with disabilities are very limited due to various barriers like inaccessible environment, lack of proper support, unavailability of a house that meets their needs etc. This results in continued reliance on family members
Caregivers deserve appreciation for providing care and support that helps people with disabilities to pursue goals and lead a purposeful and happy life. They are often at the forefront when it comes to the advocacy of disability rights. But the
People with severe disabilities face the risk of exhibiting challenging behaviour that can have dire consequences for them at the workplace, schools, care centres and in their communities. They will be excluded from future community activities, fired from their jobs
Home and living options available under the NDIS help people with disabilities to live independently and build their skills. Supported Independent Living is one such funded support that focuses on providing assistance with personal care tasks, chores around the house
Complex health care needs are constant companions in the lives of people with disabilities. This means that differently-abled individuals often require consistent and intense health care support daily. Disability is incredibly diverse and therefore, the level of care required differs
People with disabilities fight against a lot of odds to overcome various disability barriers and build a life for themselves where they have choice and control over their way of living. According to myriad studies conducted over the years on
