Word list

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

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Accessible

When something is accessible, it is easy to:

  • use
  • move around in.

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

The AAT is a government organisation that is separate to the NDIS.

They check the NDIA’s decisions about:

  • who can join the NDIS
  • NDIS plans.

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Bulletin

A bulletin is an important news item we share with the community.

It explains what we did in our last meeting.

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Co-design

Co-design is when people work together to plan something new.

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Evidence

Evidence is proof that something is true.

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Inclusive

When something is inclusive, everyone feels:

  • included
  • like they belong.

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Intellectual disability

An intellectual disability can affect how you:

  • learn new things
  • solve problems
  • communicate
  • do some things on your own.

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Intersectionality

Intersectionality is when people are different in more than one way.

They might be treated differently for each of the things about them they can’t change.

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Local area coordinators (LACs)

An LAC is someone who helps people with disability:

  • join and use the NDIS
  • find community services.

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Media

The media includes:

  • TV
  • radio
  • the Internet
  • social media – like Facebook.

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NDIA Board

The NDIA Board is a group of people who make decisions about all parts of the NDIA.

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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

The NDIS Commission makes sure people who take part in the NDIS:

  • are safe
  • get good services.

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Participants

Participants are people with disability who take part in the NDIS.

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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

SDA is accessible housing for people with disability.

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Supported decision making

Supported decision making is when someone helps you make important decisions about your life.

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Trauma

Trauma is something bad that happens to you that can make you feel:

  • scared
  • stressed
  • worried.