People with disabilities are respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential both as individuals and as contributing members of society.Our MissionPWDACT represents. promotes and supports the collective interests of people with disabilities. We work to bring about an inclusive society by:-Advocating tor the removal of all attitudinal, physical and social barriers which prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in community life;-Working to improve policies. programs and practices in our society which support people with disabilities to have the best life possible; and-Collaborating with other ACT disability advocacy organisations to improve outcomes for people with disabilities.Our Approach-We undertake our work proactively and with passion, vigour and focus;-We are positive and provide practical options as part our policy advice;-We empower people with disabilities by promoting the highest standards of inclusiveness in our own organisation and in the community; and-We develop trust and cooperate with our colleagues in the disability sector to maximise the impact of our collective voice.Our guiding frameworks are: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 The ACT Disability Vision and Values

Website: pwdact.org.au

Employees: 5 - 9

HQ: N/A

Location: Pearce, ACT, AU

Revenue: Not Available

People with Disabilities ACT (PWDACT) is a non-profit organization based in Pearce, Australian Capital Territory, that advocates for the rights and empowerment of people with disabilities. Their mission is to create an inclusive society where people with disabilities are valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. To achieve this, PWDACT works to remove attitudinal, physical, and social barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in community life. PWDACT's approach is proactive, passionate, and focused on providing practical solutions to policy advice. They empower people with disabilities by promoting the highest standards of inclusiveness in their own organization and in the community. They also collaborate with other ACT disability advocacy organizations to improve outcomes for people with disabilities. PWDACT's guiding frameworks include the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and the ACT Disability Vision and Values. PWDACT's website, pwdact.org.au, provides further information on their advocacy work, upcoming events, and resources for people with disabilities. They can also be found on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/pwdact. For any inquiries, please contact them through their website or social media platforms, as their phone number is not publicly available.

People with disabilities are valued and respected, and should have the same opportunities as everyone else. Our organization, PWDACT, works to make sure that people with disabilities have the support they need to reach their full potential. We want to create a society where everyone is included and has the same chances. We do this by: * Advocating for the removal of barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in community life * Improving policies and practices that support people with disabilities * Collaborating with other organizations to improve outcomes for people with disabilities Our approach is proactive, passionate, and focused. We provide practical solutions and promote inclusiveness in our own organization and in the community. We work with others in the disability sector to maximize our impact and create a society where everyone is valued and respected. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and the ACT Disability Vision and Values guide our work.