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What is the Queensland All Abilities Network?
The Queensland All Abilities Network (QAAN) helps Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland understand what is important to people with intellectual disability.
This helps Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland make good decisions and plans.
The QAAN helps Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland speak up for and with people with intellectual disability.
For more information about the QAAN you can call or email DSIDQ. Our phone number is (07) 3356 6655 or you can email support@dsidq.org.au
Who can be part of the Queensland All Abilities Network?
To be part of the QAAN you have to be eligible.
You have to be over 18 years old.
You have to be interested in having a say on things that are important to people with intellectual disability.
You would like to help other people with intellectual disability.
You enjoy meeting new people and learning new things.
You can take part in regular meetings.
If you answered yes to all of these questions you can apply to be part of the QAAN.
Next you need to fill in an application form.
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(07) 3356 6655. You can ask for a paper version of the form. Or you can fill in the form below by pressing “Start Now”.