{"id":1276,"date":"2022-06-08T15:37:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T05:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/?page_id=1276"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:05:50","slug":"for-people-with-down-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/services-and-supports\/for-people-with-down-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"For People With Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities can make choices about how they would like to live their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is important as it lets you live a life that is meaningful for you which is what everyone should be able to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By law you have the right to make decisions that you think are right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland we can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speak up for yourself (self-advocacy)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Give you information to help you make a decision. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Meet people and take part in fun activities – click link below to visit page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social and Educational Programs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Learn about different topics that are important to you – click link below to visit page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resource Hub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to talk to us you can call us on (07) 3356 6655 or you can also email us on office@d<\/a>sidq.org.au. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some links to topics you might be interested in: <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Working<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Moving out of home <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Staying Healthy<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Relationships<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using The Internet Safely<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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