For people with disabilities, being part of community life is essential. This includes having access to the same types of services and enjoying the same opportunities as the rest of the community.

For the greater part of the 20th Century, many people with disabilities were separated from society or unable to access services because of their particular disability.

The United Nations played an important role in bringing about changes which would enable people with disabilities to be more fully integrated into their communities. New legislation and increased services for people with disabilities have made this a reality in Australia.

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