Susan Schardt Blue Plaque

Highlights

  • Discover unique stories behind NSW's significant people and events.
  • Transform everyday locations into engaging historical experiences.
  • Learn about Susan Schardt, a pioneer in disability support services.

Overview

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. …

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.

This blue plaque commemorates Susan Schardt who was a philanthropist and founder of Australia's longest continuously operating disability service provider, Royal Rehab. She was born sight impaired and devoted her life to assisting other people with disabilities during a time when support services were limited.

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Location

235 Morrison Road, Royal Rehab, Ryde NSW 2112 Australia

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Location - 235 Morrison Road, Royal Rehab, Ryde NSW 2112 Australia

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Accessibility

Access and Inclusion Statement

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)