Women With Disabilities Australia (wwda) wwda news issue 1, 2010
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4. Disabled women in Australia Two million disabled women live in Australia, making up 20.1% of the population of Australian women. Disabled women continue to be one of the most excluded, neglected and isolated groups in Australian society, experiencing widespread and serious violations of their human rights. As a group, they experience many of the recognised markers of social exclusion - socioeconomic disadvantage, social isolation, multiple forms of discrimination, poor access to services, poor housing, inadequate health care, and denial of opportunities to contribute to and participate actively in society [30]. Despite the work of Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA), disabled women in Australia still remain largely invisible and voiceless, often ignored by national policies and laws. Their issues and needs are often overlooked within broader government services and programs. We have documented the exclusion of disabled women from support services, social and economic opportunities and participation in community life [31]. Recognition of their personhood and human rights is long overdue. Lack of recognition of their needs and experience constitutes a serious form of disrespect which compounds lack of self esteem and self worth. From our experience in WWDA, women who are able to participate effectively in their communities, find gainful employment, improve their confidence and self esteem.
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