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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New program to help girls ‘rule the internet’
Autism Queensland is a running what it said is the first program of its kind with a specific focus on teenage girls on the autism spectrum. Online safety, bullying, dealing […]
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Call for vision impaired to participate in study
People who are vision impaired or blind are invited to take part in study that will investigate the use of new technology for presenting sport broadcasting on TV based on 3D audio. […]
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More funding for disability programs
More funding for people with disability has been announced. The Individual Capacity Building grants will fund activities to the tune of $100 million over the next three years for people […]
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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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ATSA makes successful debut in Canberra
For the first time in its 20 year history, the ATSA (Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia) Independent Living Expo opened in Canberra. ATSA executive officer, David Sinclair, said the show had […]
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Dreamline Seating Solutions for limitless adjustability
Dreamline Seating Solutions – the Customisable Seating Solution with endless adjustability has arrived! Built to meet your clients’ needs. Permobil has teamed up with Rolapal to bring the Dreamline Seating […]
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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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Some challenges ahead for Specialist Disability Housing
The challenges with Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) are large, according to NDIS Minister Stuart Robert. Speaking to F2L after opening the ACCESS 2019 Conference in Sydney, the minister confirmed it […]
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The Dawn Clock – supporting independence at home
The Dawn Clock is a simple piece of assistive technology that can have a positive impact on the lives of all involved. It is designed to support the independence and […]
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Disability housing making a bigger entrance
Disability housing is becoming big business in more ways than one. Earlier this year disability service provider, Northcott, partnered with specialist disability housing (SDA) provider DPN Casa Capace to design […]
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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 […]