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Word list

This list explains what the bold words in this plan mean.

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Accessible

When a workplace is accessible, everyone can:

  • find and use services and information
  • move around
  • do their job well.

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Assistive technology

Assistive technology is equipment or a device that can help people do things more easily.

For example, a hearing aid.

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Discrimination

Discrimination is when someone treats you unfairly because of a part of who you are.

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Inclusive

When a community or workplace is inclusive, everyone can:

  • take part
  • feel like they belong.

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LGBTIQA+

The letters LGBTIQA stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or questioning and asexual.

The ‘+’ is for people who are part of the LGBTIQA+ community but don’t talk about themselves using a word from this list.

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Neurodivergent

When someone is neurodivergent, their brain works in a different way.

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Provider

Providers support people with disability by delivering a service.

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Rights

Rights are rules about how people must treat you:

  • fairly
  • equally.