The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) finalists across 11 categories have been announced. The awards recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Growing gap in children accessing hearing services
The number of families accessing early intervention hearing services has declined significantly according to The Shepherd Centre. The NSW based Not-for-profit organisation specialises in early intervention to help children who […]
ATSNZ Disability Expo update
The ATSNZ Disability Expo, New Zealand’s leading exhibition for rehabilitation, disability, aged care equipment and services will be held on March 16-17, 2021 in Auckland. The event is being […]
HESTA Disability Services finalists for Excellence Awards
HESTA has announced its list of disability services finalists for the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards. The national Awards recognise professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. […]
Free Webinar: Digital Accessibility, the Law and You
Digital accessibility and the law is a hot topic right now. With thousands of digital accessibility lawsuits in the US are we just lucky in Australia with fewer here? Does […]
Vale: Jeff Norman
Jeff Norman who worked for Capital Special Vehicles in Melbourne for the past 20 years and was an active participant in the ATSA Independent Living Expo’s for many years, died […]
Artists with disability putting on a show
A new radio show and podcast is aiming to turn on listeners to the unique, compelling and unconventional creativity of artists with disability. Activated Arts is a 30-minute program that explores […]
New polio awareness module for health professionals
The disability support agency, Spinal Life Australia, has created an online education module for GP’s that health professionals can complete as part of their ongoing continuing professional development (CPD). While […]
Australia failing UN protocols for people with disability
Australia is not upholding all its responsibilities under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a report for the Disability Royal Commission has found. It revealed […]
Links to the UD People & Transport webinar
If you missed the informative Centre for Universal Design People & Transport webinar, organised by Interpoint Events on October 13, or just want to re-connect, click on the links below […]
PWDA campaigns to protect confidentiality at the Disability Royal Commission
People with Disability Australia representative organisations and people with disability are campaigning for legislation to protect the confidentiality of people telling their stories to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). According […]
It’s here Australia – the new Magic 360
Australian powered wheelchair company, Magic Mobility, specialists in all-terrain and individualised powerchairs, has revealed their most anticipated crossover powerchair – the Magic 360 – and can’t wait for you to […]