People who are vision impaired or blind are invited to take part in study that will investigate the use of new technology for presenting sport broadcasting on TV based on 3D audio. […]
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More funding for disability programs
More funding for people with disability has been announced. The Individual Capacity Building grants will fund activities to the tune of $100 million over the next three years for people […]
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Highlights from Arts Activated 2019
Designed to make the arts, culture and events more accessible for people with disability, Arts Activated 2019, was held in Sydney recently. Among the keynote speakers was UK artist Dr […]
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ATSA makes successful debut in Canberra
For the first time in its 20 year history, the ATSA (Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia) Independent Living Expo opened in Canberra. ATSA executive officer, David Sinclair, said the show had […]
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First ATSA Canberra opens next week!
The inaugural ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to open next week on Tuesday, August 27 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention […]
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Unique grant program available at ATSA Canberra
Children’s charity, Variety NSW/ACT is to make its debut at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo next week, as it seeks to build awareness in the community of its […]
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The inclusive gap narrows
“We are determined to see the burgeoning Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) market build with investors, developers and existing and new providers growing with confidence, and in confidence with SDA,” NDIS […]
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Some challenges ahead for Specialist Disability Housing
The challenges with Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) are large, according to NDIS Minister Stuart Robert. Speaking to F2L after opening the ACCESS 2019 Conference in Sydney, the minister confirmed it […]
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ACT Disability Justice Strategy launched
The first action plan supporting the ACT government’s Disability Justice Strategy has been launched. The Disability Justice Strategy 2019–2029 is a 10-year plan which aims to ensure people with disability […]
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Housing options for people with disability to increase under NDIS
The Morrison Government is making it easier for eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the […]
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Disability housing making a bigger entrance
Disability housing is becoming big business in more ways than one. Earlier this year disability service provider, Northcott, partnered with specialist disability housing (SDA) provider DPN Casa Capace to design […]
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Portable housing prototype for people with disability
The Summer Foundation worked with Oscar Building and Stretchy Tech to design and build an accessible and portable home that fits into a 10x 12m space. The Rapid Interim Housing […]