Australian Paralympic gold and silver medallist Kelly Cartwright is set to make her runway debut at this year’s Angels with Wings couture show, the first fashion runway to have a […]
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ATSA welcomes Senate inquiry into motorised mobility devices
Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) has welcomed the report of the Senate Committee into the regulation of motorised mobility devices and supports the principal recommendation of a nationally consistent regulatory […]
Facilitators critical to success in autism training program
The unique strengths of adolescents with autism, including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills, should be the focus of employment programs to ensure they can play a crucial role […]
Paralympian removed from Queensland train
An Australian Paralympic athlete was prevented from boarding Queensland Rail’s long-distance passenger rail service, The Spirit of Queensland, because he was not accompanied by a carer. Richard Cordukes, represented Australia at […]
Breaking the NDIS funds barrier
Do you want advice on the following? Do I have any choices post-school, and if so what are they? What goals can the NDIS fund after school and can I […]
Microsoft launches ‘map’ app for vision impaired
Microsoft has launched Soundscape, a smartphone app for people who are blind or have low vision that uses a combination of 3D audio and location awareness to help build a […]
Brain Injury Conference program update
Now in its sixth year, Brain Injury Australia’s National Brain Injury Conference, driving improvements in services and supports for over 700,000 Australians living with brain injury, will be held at Brisbane’s […]
Sonar smart-band helps people navigate obstacles
A sonar smart-band specifically designed to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate obstacles is now available for sale in Australia. Sunu Band is a mobility smart-band […]
Vic. Gov. tops up advocacy support funding
The Victorian Government is providing more funding to help people with disability and their families access targeted advocacy support when needed. Minister for Housing Disability and Ageing, Martin Foley said […]
Have a say on guidelines for play spaces
The NSW Government is inviting the community to provide feedback on new design guidelines aimed at making play spaces across NSW more inclusive for everyone in the community. Planning and […]
Roll out the mat… to accessible beaches
Hobsons Bay City Council, Victoria’s Accessible Beaches Project continues to push the boundaries when it comes to a complex natural environment. In a first for Australia, beach matting is now […]
More to Universal Design than access
Universal Design (UD) is not just about access it brings with it wide-reaching economic and social benefits, according to Deloitte Access Economics partner, Nicki Hutley. Speaking at the Universal Design […]