The number of people using assistive technology is increasing but more funding is needed. This is one of the challenges around the provision of AT according to UK educator Dr Barend […]
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ARATA presenting at ATSA
Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association showcase best AT practices at Sydney expo. This includes a wide range of online resources and practice supports. “Having a community of practice (CoP) is […]
A cubby house like no other
The Kooky Cubby redefines how play spaces are built and experienced. This innovative and technologically advanced play space inspires children to immerse themselves in the translucent walls, secret openings, hiding […]
NDIS gathers momentum at Northern Beaches expo
A Sydney expo of NDIS service providers had competition from heavy rain and a nearby Wiggles concert. But it did not dampen the enthusiasm of around 90 visitors who attended […]
Seminars on the latest autism research
Australian autism research will be in the spotlight in a seminar series in Brisbane from May 2017. Presented by Autism Queensland in collaboration with The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC), the […]
ATSA partners with Global Healthcare Trader
ATSA joins healthcare trader giving AT buyers and sellers access to the international market. Global Healthcare Trader (GHT) is a new promotional vehicle for companies looking to find distributors from around the world. […]
Autism rates on the rise
The number of people with autism has more than doubled in the past six years. And within this group 88 per cent were identified as having a disability. This latest […]
Working towards increasing Audio Description services
Government increasing audio description services to assist people who are blind or vision-impaired. The Federal Government has announced the formation of an Audio Description Working Party to examine options for […]
Paralympian the new MP for Gosford
Paralympian Liesl Tesch is the new Labor member for the NSW seat of Gosford. Tesch recorded a swing of more than 11 per cent in what was one of the state’s […]
New support service for NSW disability accommodation
Transfer Connect is a new support service for disability accommodation in New South Wales. It is tailored for people who receive Family and Community Services (FACS) specialist disability services that are being transferred […]
Historic partnership for Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby has scored a world first in corporate partnerships along with Vice Regal patronage. Long-time supporter of Wheelchair Rugby in Australia, insurance group GIO has been announced as the […]
Possible link between vitamin D and preventing autism
The crucial role of vitamin D in brain development given further credence by Queensland researchers. Giving mice vitamin D supplements during pregnancy prevented autism traits in their offspring, University of Queensland […]