Chapt. 1. Disability in Australia: What is a disability? -- ABS survey shows one Australian in five has a disability -- Disability, ageing and carers -- Disability programs -- Payments for people with disabilities -- Government audits disability pension system -- Needs of disabled 'not being met' -- A Sporting chance -- Chapt. 2. Disability Discrimination: What is disability discrimination? -- Disability Discrimination Act -- Barriers still experienced by people with disabilities -- An uneven playing field -- Ready, willing and able -- Career prospects for people with disabilities -- Woman wins $153, 000 for discrimination -- Disability and education -- Disabled girl beats school ban -- Enabled -- Doors wide shut -- An Inspiring playground, if not a level playing field -- Passed imperfect
Summary
What is a disability? - Disability programs - Disability pensions - Disability Discrimination Act - Disability and education - Barriers faced by people with disabilities - Integrating disabled children into mainstream schooling - Prenatal testing