A UK study has found that the ability to distinguish truth from lies is diminished in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) putting them at greater risk of being manipulated. […]
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New disability inclusion index
From confusion to clarity and confidence: 28 of Australia’s top businesses and government agencies benchmark their inclusion of people with disability. The Australian Network on Disability’s Access and Inclusion Index […]
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FSG goes into voluntary liquidation
Queensland based community organisation FSG has entered voluntary administration after more than 35 years of providing support in the disability, mental health and aged care sectors in South East Queensland […]
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Minister takes irrefutable stand on the NDIS
“It will be funded, full stop, end of story. Sending a message contrary to this fact is not in the best interests of people with disability” – Dan Tehan Minister […]
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New Autism Advisory Group
An Autism Advisory Group has been established to provide advice and feedback to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The Australian Autism Alliance looks forward to working with its partners and […]
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Pricing reforms rolling out from July 1
New pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from July 1. Recommended by an Independent Pricing Review (IPR) these will be implemented by the National Disability […]
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Youth programs benefit from NSW Budget
More details have been announced as to who will benefit from the $3 billion investment in the NDIS announced in the NSW 2018-19 Budget and the main beneficiaries are youth […]
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New regulatory tax threatens AT pricing
People with disability, seniors and vulnerable people in the community will be impacted by a new regulatory tax from July 1, warns Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA). The Therapeutic Goods […]
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Quantum RLV wins ATSA Best New Product Award
Quantum Reading Learning Vision has taken out this year’s ATSA Independent Living Expo’s Best New Product Award with the OrCam My Eye 2.0. Speaking to F2L following the announcement, Quantum RLV […]
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First ATSA Perth ‘exceeds expectations’
“If the event has enabled people to be better informed about the range of assistive technology, equipment and services that are available to help them, then in my eyes, the […]
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NDIS full scheme agreement with NSW
Australians with a disability, their families and carers will be better off under a landmark agreement between the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments. The arrangement ensures the full rollout […]
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Rheed McCracken visits ATSA Melbourne
Making his first appearance at an ATSA Expo was Paralympian Rheed McCracken who has been sponsored by Invacare since 2012, taking to the 100m sprint in a Top End Eliminator […]