Face mask exemptions WA
Did you know that adults with disability are exempt from wearing a mask? DDWA have created an Easy English document to support people to understand the rule made on the 31st January, 2021 by the Government of Western Australia. This rule states there…
Want to join the Advisory Group to the DDWA Board?
Are you a person with a developmental disability? Are you over 18 and want to have a say about how DDWA provides support to people with Intellectual disability? DDWA are looking for people to join an advisory group. This…
Disability Coalition of WA – Election Statement
The Disability Coalition comprises of 15 advocacy or representative organisations, providing disability advocacy services in Western Australia. This group is a collective voice across WA who are committed to collaborating to ensure people with disability, their families and carers live…
COVID-19 Hotline for People with Disability and their Families
We hope that you are keeping safe and well during this lockdown.If you have questions or need support due to the impacts of Covid-19, please call and we can connect you with the most appropriate person or service for help.…
Sharing your experience with the Disability Royal Commission – Easy Read
This Easy Read document has been developed to support people with disability to share their experiences and contribute their story to the Royal Commission investigating violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation against people with disability. More information about the Disability Royal…
Video series about changes to the NDIS due to COVID-19
Maggie from DDWA has made a series of videos to help explain some of the changes that are happening due to COVID-19. You can view them all in our dedicated COVID-19 section of the website.
Getting help from an Advocate
DDWA have developed this Easy Read brochure that can help you explain what advocacy is to your family member with intellectual disability. Download: Getting help from an Advocate Did you know that DDWA offer a free Advocacy service? To find…
New Disability Information Helpline
A new service called the Disability Information Helpline is available for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It can help families, carers, support workers and services. You can contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 to…
Symbol board to assist hospital medical staff
This is a link to a communication board and how to use it in a hospital setting. To help patients communicate in hospital and critical care. Developed together with the Speech and Language Therapy Team at Weston General Hospital, this…
Priority shopping for NDIS participants
The NDIA has worked with supermarket retailers to make sure NDIS participants wanting support to grocery shop, have priority access to home delivery services. This means, as an NDIS participant, from Monday 6 April, you can purchase grocery items online…
Resources to use with people with learning disabilities through the Coronavirus restrictions
The Learning Disabilities Professional Senate has put together this collection of resources that may be useful to support people with learning disabilities during the coronavirus restrictions. The material contained in this resource has been developed by individuals or organisations and…
New COVID-19 Planning Tools from QDN Network
QDN has been working with the University of Sydney and the Queensland Government on these practical tools and information to help you think through how to make a plan for your own individual needs and situation during COVID-19. Make a…