Under the law, intellectual disability, in a person over the age of 5, is defined as general intellectual functioning significantly below average; and significant deficits in adaptive behavior, which manifest before the age of 18.Legal ResponsesLegislationMany people with intellectual disabilities are mistreated and discriminated against in the workplace or in the community. In response to this, two main laws were put in place; the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth) and the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Although some forms of discrimination are not covered by legislation, Parliament has ensured that people with intellectual disabilities have equal access to resources such as housing, education and employment. Furthermore, it is illegal to discriminate against a person based on their disability, which, in turn, protects the rights of the individual. Assessing effectiveness Firstly, legislation aimed at preventing disability discrimination must be broad in its definition of disability, like any group of people. who believe they have a disability would be at a significant disadvantage if they were not included in the definition. One of the reasons this law is effective is that it covers discrimination that occurs because a person is presumed to have a disability and also protects partners and family members of people with disabilities from discrimination. discrimination. Another reason why this law is effective is that it is enforceable; if an individual violates this act, a sanction is imposed. For example, mistreatment of staff is covered by legislative articles. 297 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth) which imposes fines of up to 50 penalty units (one penalty unit being $110) or six months middle of paper......and positive results. effectivenessResponsiveness: This organization responds to changing societal attitudes that deinstitutionalize people with intellectual disabilities and supports their integration into the community and the workplace. However, when it comes to the organization's response to the individual, it could take weeks or even months for any action to actually occur. Resource efficiency: Non-governmental organizations like this would have difficulty acquiring economic resources, so their ability to provide for people with disabilities may be reduced. affected. They would generally have to rely on community donations, which can be scarce. Accessibility: A difficulty in accessing this form of support would be intellectual barriers for those who do not have tutors and do not have the mental capacity to use the website and/or respond to it in any way. it is.