A battery powered robotic arm said to instantly increase strength has taken out the 2013 James Dyson Award. The Titan Arm helps rehabilitate people with back injuries, allowing them to rebuild muscle […]
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Posted inClothing, Comfort, Pressure Care
Dress with Ease
This poncho is designed for easy dressing over the head or for people who have difficulty putting on a jacket. It is particularly suited to wheelchair users and can also […]
Posted inBody Support, Pressure Care, Seating
A Seat for all Shapes and Sizes
The suitably named CPod Elegance is a high level ergonomic mesh chair. The chair features a dynamic back which has been structured to respond to the movements of the user. […]
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1 in 5 Report a Disability
The number of Australians reported as having disability has reached 4.2 million (18.5%), according to the latest ABS figures. And 3.7 million (88%) of these people had a specific limitation or […]
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National Approach For Alzheimer’s Disease
Healthcare experts have called for urgent collaboration in diagnosis and care for people with dementia. The call came from a roundtable discussion of healthcare professionals at the recent Aged and Community […]
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QUT Study for Drivers with Eye Disease
Queensland University of Technology is looking for participants for a study into older drivers with eye disease. The QUT is half way through the four-year study that will assess how […]
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CDA launches Education Paper…
Children With Disability Australia (CDA) has released its latest issue paper. ‘Inclusion in Education: Towards Equality for Students with Disability draws on over 170 research papers for discussion on the […]
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More Medicines for PBS
The PBS has been expanded with 50 new medicines and procedures now subsidised by the government. Among the new drugs that will be cheaper under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is […]
Posted inBuilding, Designs
More Tips on Home Modifications
The kitchen is the hub of the home with safety and usability paramount. In considering any home modification it should be designed to accommodate suitable clearances between kitchen work areas […]
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Changes to Wheelchair Standard
Standards Australia has revised requirements for powered wheelchairs and mobile scooters. The revision to the AS/NZS 3695.2:3013 Wheelchairs part 2: Requirements and test methods, includes new safety aspects. Among them […]
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IGA Campaign for Asia Pacific Games
IGA and SUPA IGA supermarkets in NSW and the ACT are raising funds for games athletes. Until November 19, the supermarkets are selling ‘Supporter Medal Stickers’ to help the 400 […]