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In lieu of the postponed Universal Design 2020 conference, UD are offering a half-day virtual event on October 13, 2020. With the Disability Transport Standard up for review, the webinar […]

A new animated video, The A – Z of Disability Etiquette, has been launched and is now available across all social media channels. The short video offers suggestions on correct […]

Recently the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, socialise and obtain information. Accessing information and services via online platforms such as Zoom, facetime, Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and […]

The Australian Building Codes Board recently issued a Consultation Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to accessible housing, based on a cost-benefit analysis undertaken by the Centre for International Economics (CIE).  […]

A creative story writing program to help children with developmental disabilities raise their social skills and confidence from home has been developed by Gateways Support Services. The six-week program, ‘Fiction with Friends’, delivered via […]

A recent US study from the University of California MIND Institute has shown that trajectories of autism symptoms severity can evolve during early childhood. The study found that nearly 30 […]

Just how effective is the COVIDSafe smartphone app when it comes to lessening the effect of a new wave of COVID-19? And be wary of alcohol-free hand sanitisers as there is […]

As a result of the ongoing risk and disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ATSA Board has rescheduled the Independent Living Expo’s planned for Melbourne and Perth in October 2020 […]

The Blue Knot Foundation is supporting the Disability Royal Commission with a free specialist counselling and referral service for people with disability. The Foundation, the National Centre of Excellence for […]

Family Planning NSW is making its specialised Sexuality and Disability psychology service available across NSW via telehealth. The service delivers tailored therapy for people with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, acquired […]

ATSNZ Disability Expo, the largest display of disability equipment and services in New Zealand is now accepting submissions for the ATSNZ Disability Expo education program. The expo will be held […]

Changes to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) rules will deliver more flexibility and choice for participants to live with family, friends or partners. The decision means couples can share a bedroom […]