National Disability Insurance Agency staff have joined the Department of Human Services Mobile Service Centres and Mobile Service Teams deployed across New South Wales and Victoria with locations listed on […]
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NSW Government bushfire services in one location
People and businesses impacted by bushfires across NSW can now access essential government services from one location. The services cover the following: Bushfire clean-up registration Mental health and wellbeing Small […]
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Vicair 02 cushions machine washable for optimal hygiene
The Vicair 02 series of wheelchair cushions are ergonomically designed to address hygiene issues caused by incontinence. The cushions are machine washable and 100 per cent breathable due to the […]
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Another overhaul for the NDIS
Findings from an independent review into legislation underpinning the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been released. The review is intended to deliver shorter, agreed timeframes for people to get decision […]
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Permobil, IDEAS help out with AT product loans
AT company Permobil and disability services organisation IDEAS are doing their bit to assist people affected by the bushfires. People who have lost assistive technology items during the bush fires […]
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Accessible children’s museum opens in Geelong
The Museum of Play and Art (MoPA) has just opened in Geelong, Victoria and it is almost completely accessible with ramps to most exhibits. Co-director, Thomas Mahon told F2L the […]
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Ability focused technology highlights from CES 2020
Held in January in Las Vegas, the annual US Consumer Technology Association (CES) show presents a window into the future. New ideas abound from robots and high-tech food to folding […]
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Keynote speakers lineup for Universal Design Conference
Universal Design has announced speakers for its 2020 conference. Under the theme of “Thriving with Universal Design: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday,” the three keynotes will cover Smart and Inclusive Cities, Myths […]
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Latest US autism recommendations emphasise early intervention
In its first update of its clinical recommendations on autism in 12 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has suggested pediatricians start treating children who show signs of autism […]
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Join the Sydney Mardi Gras this Leap Year
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), together with Northcott, will march together in the 2020 Mardi Gras parade in Sydney and LGBTIQA+ and people with disability are invited to join in […]
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NDIA clarifies new AT cost structure
Following initial confusion, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released a statement clarifying Assistive Technology (AT) funding support between $1,500 and $5,000, while confirming the low cost and risk […]
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Our most popular Facebook posts for 2019
As we make our way into a new decade, F2L reflected on the most popular posts on our Facebook page in 2019. Winning by a mile was our post in […]