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.
Category: Special Events
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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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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 […]
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Students inspire at inaugural Wearable Art Gala
TAFE NSW design students will exhibit their innovative wearable art pieces at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, as part of the first-ever Sydney Wearable Art Gala. Venessa Crane is one of many […]
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Destination Queensland for Dylan Alcott
Paralympian and accessibility advocate Dylan Alcott will be a keynote speaker for Destination Queensland tourism forum at the Cairns Convention Centre from November 22-24. “I am extremely excited to be […]
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First International Indigenous Disability Research Symposium
An International Indigenous Disability Research Conference, a first of its kind to be held at the University of Sydney, will take place over two days in November. The symposium aims […]
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Feel the Vibe at ‘adults only’ Northcott event
Not-for-profit disability services group Northcott is bringing sexuality and disability into view with an interactive and in-person event for adults (18+) with disability and their support networks including families, carers […]
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Countdown to ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Or a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
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Powerchair World Cup to get rolling in Sydney
The 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup will be held in Sydney from October 15-20, with 10 countries competing to take the title, that includes the introduction of a round-robin format […]
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White Cane event goes ‘LIVE’ at Sydney University
Virtual musical festival WhiteStickFest is taking blind and low-vision artists on the road for a one-off performance in the Law Foyer at Sydney University on October 20. WhiteStickFest is an […]
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ATSA Expo Canberra – one month to go
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Need a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]