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Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSIDQ) is the peak body for people with intellectual disability in Queensland

DSIDQ is committed to ensuring people with intellectual disability, their families, and communities feel connected, supported, and empowered through access to information, resources, and advocacy. We act as a bridge between individuals, families, employers, and service providers, helping people with intellectual disability pursue meaningful opportunities and live fulfilling lives.

View our range of research-backed programs, services and events below. If you want to learn more about other intellectual disability bodies, visit the Intellectual Disability Queensland website: https://idqld.org.au/

What is an intellectual disability?

Intellectual disability is when a doctor says someone has trouble with thinking and learning. This means they find it hard to learn things and do everyday tasks. People with intellectual disability can learn new things, it just might take them more time. They might need things explained in a different way. 

People with intellectual disability have the same rights, feelings, and goals as everyone else.

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Street address: 77 Kitchener Road, Ascot QLD 4007
Postal address: PO Box 356, Hamilton Central QLD 4007

Phone: (07) 3356 6655
Email: office@dsidq.org.au

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

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