Just 25 minutes a day is all a wheelchair user needs to reduce their risks of CVD, stroke and other diseases. This is according to University of Sydney Clinical Exercise and […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Products & Services Line Up at SCIA Expo
There was plenty to see at the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Independence Expo held in Sydney on April 5. SCIA policy & advocacy officer, Tony Jones, pictured, said response from […]
GS1 Recallnet Healthcare Goes Live
An electronic product recall notification management system for therapeutic goods went live on April 1. GSI Recallnet Healthcare helps to improve patient safety by streamlining the management of product recalls […]
An Adaptive Shirt from Hemmingway
A smart, casual look in women’s shirts, made from soft cotton, for those who find dressing a challenge. The shirt has fixed buttons at the front to give the appearance […]
No to Compulsory Registration of Mobility Scooters
NSW Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe) says ‘no’ to registration of mobility scooters. The Staysafe Committee has found there is no compelling case for placing the costs of […]
NDIS Rollout in a Holding Pattern?
Review of NDIS Agency reveals more effort needed to confirm if rollout timetable is doable. An independent review of the capability of the NDIS Agency, charged with delivering the NDIS was described by […]
Alzheimer’s Vic. Video Game Plan to Raise $90,000
Alzheimer’s Vic and Opaque Multimedia have launched a crowd funding campaign to help people with dementia. Called The Forest Project, it claims to be breaking new ground using virtual sensory […]
Accreditation for Learning Difference Convention
The Learning Difference Convention has just achieved BOSTES PD accreditation. By attending the convention seminars, teachers have the opportunity to receive a certificate that goes toward their professional development accreditation […]
Turia Pitt is the NSW Woman of the Year
Bushfire survivor, Turia Pitt, wins NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year award. The mining engineer suffered burns to 60 per cent of her body after being caught in a bushfire […]
Prison not for People with Disabilities
Too many people with disability are going to jail despite not being found guilty of an offence. Prison is not an alternative accommodation option for people with disabilities, according to […]
Reusable Heat Packs
Spotted at the Abilities Expo in Los Angeles was this portable hot and cold gel pack. The Click It Hot Pack helps relax and soothe sore muscles and relieve tension […]
Home Modifications – Flooring
Floor furnishings are a major consideration when ensuring the level of accessibility. Floor finishes should lie flat on the ground, be easy to clean, durable and non-slip. All these have […]