Australian Federation of Disability Organisations

AFDO congratulates Maryanne Diamond on her election, unopposed, to the presidency of the World Blind Union.

The World Blind Union is an international organisation representing people who are blind or partially sighted. They have played a significant role in the development of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as representing the interests of those who are blind and partially sighted in developing countries.

Maryanne Diamond helped to establish AFDO as the peak body representing people with disability in Australia. Her election to this role shows her skill and dedication to ensuring that people with disability are represented at all levels.

Cheers to Maryanne, a well deserved appointment!

The Hon Bill Shorten MP issued a press release in which he announced $350,000 over four years to support Maryanne in her role as President of World Blind Union
Click here to read his media release