Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and ... - City of Monash
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Audio Loop<br />
Audio loops consist <strong>of</strong> an amplifier <strong>and</strong> long cable, which transmits sound from a<br />
public address system directly to the hearing aids <strong>of</strong> people who are positioned within<br />
the loop cable. Audio loops are portable <strong>and</strong> are available for hire or purchase to<br />
assist people with hearing impairment at public events or meetings. They can also be<br />
permanently built into buildings at the time <strong>of</strong> construction.<br />
Audible Emergency Alarms<br />
Are alarms that can be heard by a person.<br />
Auslan Interpreting Service (Australian Sign Language)<br />
Auslan is the st<strong>and</strong>ard Australian sign language <strong>and</strong> is recognised by the Australian<br />
Government as a legitimate language with its own linguistic rules, syntax <strong>and</strong> grammar<br />
<strong>and</strong> is considered to have equal status to other languages. Auslan interpreters are<br />
available through VIC Deaf.<br />
Audio Book<br />
An audio taped recording <strong>of</strong> a person reading a book.<br />
Telephone Typewriter (TTY)<br />
A device attached to a telephone line that allows callers to communicate by typing<br />
messages that are seen by the person at the other end <strong>of</strong> the line in real time.<br />
Braille<br />
Is the translation <strong>of</strong> text into raised dots on a page for people who have a vision<br />
impairment.<br />
Braille Signage<br />
Signage incorporating a Braille component, which will assist interpretation by a person<br />
with vision impairment, who can read Braille.<br />
Barriers<br />
Any law, system, building, attitude, program or policy that prevents a person’s full<br />
participation in the community.<br />
CALD<br />
Cultural <strong>and</strong> Linguistic Diversity refers to the wide range <strong>of</strong> cultural groups that make<br />
up the Australian population <strong>and</strong> Australian communities. It includes groups <strong>and</strong><br />
individuals who differ according to religion, race, language or ethnicity. CALD is<br />
considered a more inclusive term than NESB (non-English speaking backgrounds)<br />
as it also includes people whose first language is English <strong>and</strong>/or are <strong>of</strong> Anglo-Celtic<br />
tradition. Be aware that CALD <strong>and</strong> NESB are both appropriate terms to use <strong>and</strong> that<br />
where these terms are used it should fit the context.<br />
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