Disability A–Z

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is the human rights convention about people with disabilities. It is a list of rights for people with disabilities to improve their access to society, education and employment. Australia is a signatory to the UNCRPD.

For more information visit: Human Rights Commission

Universal design

Universal design is the design and arrangement of an environment, space or building so that all people, no matter their age, size or ability, can access, understand and use it to the greatest extent possible. An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it.