Information for people with intellectual disabilities
Unfair treatment...what to do
The Anti-Discrimination Board has a booklet called Unfair treatment...what to do which is intended for people with intellectual disabilities. It explains the basics of anti-discrimination law using simple picture stories of common situations they may encounter.
The booklet can be read by the person themselves or used as a teaching resource by family members, educators and advocates. Topics covered include
rights within the community and workplace;
strategies to ensure fair treatment;
how to lodge a complaint with the Anti-Discrimination Board.
Print copies of Unfair treatment...what to do cost $5 each. To order, please contact Publications Administration on (02) 9268 5555 or toll free on 1800 670 812.
Unfair treatment...what to do can also be downloaded for free as a PDF.
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Slideshow version
Unfair treatment... what to do is also available as a slideshow which can be viewed on a computer screen, or projected onto a larger screen. This is in PDF format. There are also instructions on how to navigate the slideshow.
