Want to be part of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival? The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival (FOA) is celebrating its 14th annual instalment, showcasing 281 finalists from […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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Q&A with Julia Hales
Hales who has Down syndrome, stars and co-wrote You Know We Belong Together. This acclaimed play will be on at the Sydney Opera House from September 6-10, set in a […]
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EmployAbility – Empowering people with physical disability
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s employment service, EmployAbility, helps people with physical disability to lead more independent and inclusive lives by supporting them to aspire to, prepare for and engage in […]
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NDIS needs ‘The Big Fix’
“The NDIS needs fixing.” These opening words from NDIS Minister Bill Shorten in his address to the National Disability Summit, summed up what has been tumultuous few days for the scheme […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Down syndrome study dispels quality of life beliefs
Young adults living with Down syndrome have high aspirations and a great zest for life according to an Australian-first study by University of Queensland researchers. Four research assistants, all with […]
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Disability organisation recruiting for autonomous vehicle trial
Looking for something completely different when it comes to transport for people with disability? The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is seeking expressions of interest from people with a […]
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Titans Leagueability team meet with Disability Royal Commission
Staff from the Disability Royal Commission recently met with the Gold Coast Titan’s Leagueability team to hear how its participation program has changed their lives. The community inclusion program for […]
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Toowoomba to host Business disAbility Awards
The only person to win reality TV show Big Brother twice, Reggie Bird, was in Toowoomba recently to launch the Business disability Awards of Australia, Toowoomba & Darling Downs for […]
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Report highlights need for safer use of medicines
Among the many challenges faced by people with disability is the safety use of medicines. To address this the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched it its Medicine Safety […]
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Have your say on a National Autism Guideline
Time is running out for the autism community to provide feedback on what is the first National Autism Guideline. The deadline is August 29 with the final document scheduled for […]
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Australia Post ‘passport’ for workers with disability
Australia Post has launched a new tool for team members with disability to capture and share their details and adjustment requirements in their own words, removing the need for them […]
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New technology ‘driven’ by the eyes.
A touchless tablet communication system ‘driven’ by the eyes has been developed for people with impaired communication or coordination. Called Eye Gaze, the technology allows people with physical and communication […]