Autism CRC is developing an evidence-based framework for assessing, differentiating and reporting children’s functional strengths and support needs.
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Snowy Mountains on high with Terrain Hopper
Kosciuszko National Park is set to become more accessible with an all-terrain power wheelchair called the Terrain Hopper.
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Meet the 2023 Disability Leadership winners
The Pacific Island journey of an inclusion specialist, a non-verbal visionary who proves it’s never too late to live independently, and a model amputee increasing visibility through fashion.
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Highlights from Aruma Human Rights Conference
Australians with disability have poor health outcomes and a shorter life expectancy than people without disability.
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More funding for cerebral palsy diagnostic clinics
Changes are ahead for Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s early diagnosis clinic in Randwick, Sydney following a grant from the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation.
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Trial offers hope for progressive multiple sclerosis
The first adaptive clinical trial for Australians with progressive MS designed to reverse neurological damage will be launched in 2024. The trial will allow researchers to investigate the potential benefits of several medications simultaneously giving hope to the cohort of people living with one of the most debilitating forms of MS who have limited treatment options.
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It’s countdown to IDPwD event updates
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) has developed a range of resources to help schools, community groups and organisations plan their IDPwD event or activity.
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Ticketek launches accessible booking platform
Ticketek has rolled out an online accessible ticket booking platform, making it easier for people with disability, companions, family and friends to purchase tickets online.
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First Indigenous Disability Research Symposium calls for collaboration
Indigenous scholars from Australia, the US, Canada and Sweden shared their ideas at the inaugural International Indigenous Disability Research Symposium, held at the University of Sydney.
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Pioneering spinal cord research seeking participants
A landmark international trial, aimed at improving the lives of individuals living with paraplegia, has put a callout for participants.
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Focus on Film Festival pulls a crowd
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards held at The Concourse in Chatswood, Sydney, was a resounding success, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees. Speaking at the event, […]
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World-first teaching tool for students with disability
A new teaching resource developed to improve literacy and numeracy lessons for students with disability and complex needs has won a NSW Premier’s Award. The innovative Assessment for Complex Learners […]