The school holidays are almost here and MyCareSpace has compiled a national calendar of inclusive school holiday activities and camps. The holidays give children with disability the opportunity to share […]
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Gold Coast pilot program for disability access
Carers Queensland is helping people with disabilities safely navigate all the Gold Coast has to offer. The initiative, part of Disability Action Week starting on September 18, is a free […]
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Austroads releases paper on future regulation of MMDs
Austroads has released a discussion paper to investigate the future of national regulation for motorised mobility devices (MMD). Following Standards Australia publishing a Technical Specification for motorised wheelchairs and mobility […]
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New StorySign books in Auslan
Technology multinational Huawei has expanded its StorySign app, adding two new books in Auslan – the sign language of Australia’s deaf community. The new books, ‘Max the Brave’ by Ed […]
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Highlights from Arts Activated 2019
Designed to make the arts, culture and events more accessible for people with disability, Arts Activated 2019, was held in Sydney recently. Among the keynote speakers was UK artist Dr […]
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The inclusive gap narrows
“We are determined to see the burgeoning Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) market build with investors, developers and existing and new providers growing with confidence, and in confidence with SDA,” NDIS […]
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Portable housing prototype for people with disability
The Summer Foundation worked with Oscar Building and Stretchy Tech to design and build an accessible and portable home that fits into a 10x 12m space. The Rapid Interim Housing […]
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Effectiveness of some mobility aids under question
Many mobility aids developed to navigate the community, including public transport, are unable to do so effectively, according to a recent study from Central Queensland University. Professor Carolyn Unsworth from […]
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Dylan Alcott launches Remove The Barrier campaign
Australian Paralympic Dylan Alcott has launched a new campaign to help Australians with disabilities find gainful employment. The Remove the Barrier campaign was launched this week as part of the […]
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Revised Standard for motor vehicle controls
Standards Australia has announced an improved standard that sets a benchmark for motor vehicle controls for people with disability, ensuring consistency and rigour to how motor vehicle controls are fitted […]
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Increased price limits for NDIS providers
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, has announced an increase to price limits for NDIS services that includes updates for Western Australia. “From 1 July 2019, […]
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Best New Product – Leckey MyWay
The Leckey MyWay, a gait trainer for children with postural support needs, was voted the Best New Product by ATSA exhibitors at the Independent Living Expos in Sydney and Brisbane. […]