Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017 - Unilife - Curtin ...

disability access and inclusion plan 2012–2017 25appendix aSchedule 1 – Principles applicableto people with disabilities1. People with a disability have the inherentright to respect for their human worth anddignity.2. People with a disability, whatever theorigin, nature, type or degree of disability,have the same basic human rights asother members of society and should beenabled to exercise these.3. People with a disability have the samerights as other members of society torealise their individual capacities forphysical, social, emotional, intellectualand spiritual development.4. People with a disability have the sameright as other members of society toservices that will support their attaininga reasonable quality of life in a way thatalso recognises the role and needs of theirfamilies and carers.6. People with a disability have the sameright as other members of society toreceive services in a manner that resultsin the least restriction of their rights andopportunities.7. People with a disability have the sameright as other members of society topursue any grievance concerning services.8. People with a disability have the right toaccess the type of services and supportsthey believe are most appropriate to meettheir needs.9. People with a disability who reside in ruraland regional areas have a right, as far asis reasonable to expect, to have access tosimilar services provided to people with adisability who reside in the metropolitanarea.10. People with a disability have a right toan environment free from neglect, abuse,intimidation and exploitation.5. People with a disability have the sameright as other members of society toparticipate in, direct and implement thedecisions that affect their lives.