Gound breaking spinal cord injury research comes to Australia. In what was once considered to be impossible, that is restoring meaningful levels of feeling and function to people who are […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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Advocacy group can assist with NDIS process
Legal help is available when it comes to navigating the NDIS. Budget restraints are having an impact on appropriate plans for people joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to […]
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A show stopper at Nepean Disability Expo
Local service providers came to the fore at the Nepean Disability Expo recently. There were over 100 booths delivering a range of provider services and supplier information to the largely […]
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Deaf Children Australia Celebrates
Deaf Children Australia is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its bluestone building with a special invitation. DCA is opening its doors to current and past students and deaf community members […]
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Staying Put with complete safety
The Stayput Safety Belt Security System is a less restrictive option when it comes to seat belt safety. Developed to address the problematic behaviour of unbuckling vehicle safety belts, the […]
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The Uccello Kettle – pouring safely for those with restricted mobility
An innovative solution for pouring hot water safely and steadily. The effortless pour action of the Uccello Kettle was designed using the unique PowerPour technology. The non-weight-bearing ‘tilt and pour’ […]
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New thinking on Universal Design
For Dignity for Disability’s Party representative Kelly Vincent, “if you don’t ask you don’t get”.
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Universal Design: The Singapore Experience
Getting everyone on the same page was the message from keynote speaker, Goh Siam Imm.
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Australian Centre for Universal Design announced
The evolution of Universal Design in Australia has taken another step forward.
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Learning in different ways
There were quite a number of takeaways at the Learning Difference Convention
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NDIS: Chair of NDIA responds
Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency reaffirms his confidence in the NDIS.