Author Archives: Kymberly Martin

Assistance and therapy dogs for children with disabilities in Victoria and a WA independent school that facilitates learning for children with hearing loss and speech delays are among the winners […]

Curtin University has developed a new program that employs an interactive, home-based virtual reality (VR) simulation or ‘serious game’ to improve upper limb function in people with spinal cord injuries. […]

The number of Australians with disability declined slightly while the numbers of those furthering their education rose along with increases in people with severe disability working full-time, according to the […]

Carl Thompson has a disability and as an assistive technology user, he has an interesting short, five-minute film about living in the coronavirus induced lockdown in Melbourne. The film is […]

In lieu of the postponed Universal Design 2020 conference, UD are offering a half-day virtual event on October 13, 2020. With the Disability Transport Standard up for review, the webinar […]

National online platform MyCareSpace has experienced a significant surge in demand for its services and resources during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the organisation this highlights a dire need among […]

Profit-for-purpose platform Mable has launched a community grants funding project designed to promote independence and inclusion for people with disability.  Funding will be made available to successful organisations and applicants […]

Young people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome have developed two computer games that were shown at the recent gaming convention, Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) Australia. Games participants were mentored by […]