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New website for Jewish Care Victoria

by Kymberly MartinMay 11, 2018May 16, 2018

Jewish Care Victoria has a bold new website that has been designed to improve accessibility for people with disability and impaired vision. Among the new features are a variable font […]

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ATSA Perth: a must-see, admission-free event

by Kymberly MartinMay 2, 2018May 2, 2018

The ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth is a great opportunity for visitors to find the latest assistive technology (AT), aids and equipment on offer, Independent Living Centre WA (ILCWA), CEO […]

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NSW does a turnaround on disability funding

by Kymberly MartinApril 18, 2018

The NSW Government has reversed an earlier decision to cut funding to disability advocacy services. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the government will now provide up to $26 million for advocacy […]

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Commonwealth Games Paralympics reach the starting block

by Kymberly MartinApril 3, 2018April 4, 2018

The Para-sport program, the most extensive in Commonwealth Games history is setting a new record with up to 300 athletes competing for 38 medal events across seven sports, with an equal number […]

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More support for unpaid carers

by Kymberly MartinMarch 19, 2018March 27, 2018

Unpaid carers will benefit from a new early-intervention service model announced by the Federal Government. The new service is a fundamental shift from the current service delivery model, which is […]

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Service providers join forces

by Kymberly MartinMarch 7, 2018

It’s official. Disability service providers House with No Steps (HWNS) and The Tipping Foundation (TTF) have become one organisation. It’s a huge milestone for House with No Steps and The […]

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Assistive Technologies – clear proof of effectiveness

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 21, 2018

Evidence confirms what AT practitioners and AT users have long known. Assistive products and services, or soft technologies which match and deliver them, are effective solutions to daily living problems. […]

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Research reveals barriers for travellers with disability

by Lizzie HunterFebruary 2, 2018February 14, 2018

A recent study has revealed that people with accessibility needs due to disability and age are not being fully catered for by the travel industry or public sector. One of the […]

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Universal Design Conference – call for presentations

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 23, 2018January 24, 2018

Universal Design has announced a Call for Presentations for its third Australian conference being held in Brisbane in September.  The theme for the two-day event is ‘Home and Away: Creating […]

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Disability workforce grows in the US

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 10, 2018January 10, 2018

A new national survey showed many US employers are implementing new practices and processes for recruiting, hiring, training and retaining people with disability, as more enter the workforce. The latest […]

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Highlights from Brain Injury Workshop

by Kymberly MartinDecember 20, 2017

“For people with brain injury linking to the NDIS can be fraught,”. Speaking at a recent Brain Injury Workshop in Sydney, Monash University lecturer in occupational therapy,  Libby Callaway said while […]

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Coles trials ‘quiet hour’ to help people with autism shop

by Kymberly MartinDecember 6, 2017

Coles has partnered with Austism Spectrum Australia to support customers with autism. This innovative low-sensory shopping experience is being rolled out to 68 stores nationally, following a successful trial at […]

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