The need for a centralised, independent organisation capable of providing information relating to any aspect of disability was the subject of discussion for many years.

In December 1982, the Disability Information & Resource Centre was formed to meet this need.

The Disability Information & Resource Centre is an Incorporated body funded by the State Government. The Management Committee includes people with disabilities and representatives of organisations providing services to people with disabilities.

DIRC's role is to "point people in the right direction" - to end the confusion concerning where to go for information about disability - to refer people to the most appropriate place to meet their needs.

The Centre was built and furnished through corporate and public donations as a SA Jubilee 150 project. It has many design features to give easy access for people with disabilities.

With regard to its resources, DIRC has a clear policy - they are available to all people with disabilities, and to organisations and persons involved in providing services to people with disabilities.

Quoted from the Web Site

Disability Association(s): All Disablities

Internet Location: http://www.dircsa.org.au/

Internet Resource Type: Web Site

Resource Type: API Resource, Informational