Developmental Disability WA was established in 1985 and is a trusted source of independent information, advocacy, education and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disability, their families and the people who support them. DDWA offers free membership to individuals and family members and others who have an interest in advancing the rights and needs of people with disability.
Understanding Crime: Reducing the risk for people with intellectual disability
This FREE training can help reduce the risk of people with disability from being victims of crime.
Family & support people are invited: West Perth on Friday 16 November 2018
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Family Forum
This West Perth forum for families was held on 16 October 2018. This event was for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Merredin Family Forum
This forum is being held in Merredin on 8 November 2018 and is for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
*Note that Individual Advocacy Support Appointments are available – call 9420 7203 to book.
Vision
People with developmental disabilities and their families live their lives their way.
Purpose
DDWA works in three main ways:
To support people with developmental disabilities and their families to have a strong voice and seek change where needed. To influence government and other decision makers to make positive and lasting change.
To build the expectations and capacity of people with developmental disability and their families. To inform people and families about their rights, choices and options to equitable services and supports.
To support people with developmental disabilities and their families to live their everyday lives. To partner with others to develop more connected and inclusive communities.
Values
- People are the experts in their own lives and have the right to self-determination and contribution.
- Our membership and our relationships reflect the diversity of this community of interest.
- Sometimes people need skills and support to be heard.
- Developmental Disability WA practices consistent dedication to long lasting change.
- Mutually supportive relationships sustain us and keep us connected, inspired and motivated.
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Our Supporters
DDWA thanks the following Organisation Members for their ongoing support:
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