Are you an Assistive Technology supplier who has done business with the NSW Government. Then the NSW Small Business Commissioner would like to hear about your experience. The survey is […]
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City of Sydney working towards more inclusion
The City of Sydney is developing a new inclusion (Disability) Action Plan. The city’s fourth disability action plan is part of an ongoing commitment to promote inclusion and access for […]
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How to get involved in the ‘Big Day Off’
This initiative wants businesses to engage employees to raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries. The aim is to get businesses of all sizes involved by registering and offering […]
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NDS report claims some NDIS services “at risk”
More input from service providers essential for a more efficient NDIS, said NDS chief executive, Dr Ken Baker. Speaking to F2L following the release of a National Disability Services (NDS) paper, Baker said […]
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Don’t miss the ATSA Expo in Brisbane – Register NOW
It’s all happening at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Brisbane on May 24. You cannot afford to miss the opportunity to see the latest products and services for the […]
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Carer support diminishing under the NDIS
Many carers are struggling to access support and are worse off under the NDIS. Carers Australia has told a Productivity Commission (PC) review, assistance for carers should be a central […]
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Motorsport for people with disability
Potential Grand Prix wheelchair racers read on, with the first major title happening soon. Wheelchair Grand Prix (WGP) gives those with disability the opportunity to experience power wheelchair racing with the Sydney […]
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Inside an Apple workshop in Los Angeles
April was Autism Awareness Month in America. Apple marked the occasion with a series of educator workshops and a dedicated section in the App Store. A lecturer in special education, […]
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Get empowered – Why not try golf
The cooler weather has arrived along with a new series of golf clinics for people with disability. Tickets are free for those with disability and include ball and club hire […]
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ATSA, the biggest event for the disability sector coming soon
The disability industry comes out in force at the ATSA Independent Living Expos in Sydney and Brisbane in May. The shows bring the latest products and services for the disability […]
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Latest developments for managing shoulder pain
Monitoring daily propulsion movement a crucial development for wheelchair users dealing with shoulder pain. Major advances in the past year have come from devices and technology so those in wheelchairs […]
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Where to next for Assistive Technology and Pressure Care?
The number of people using assistive technology is increasing but more funding is needed. This is one of the challenges around the provision of AT according to UK educator Dr Barend […]