The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards held at The Concourse in Chatswood, Sydney, was a resounding success, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees. Speaking at the event, […]
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World-first teaching tool for students with disability
A new teaching resource developed to improve literacy and numeracy lessons for students with disability and complex needs has won a NSW Premier’s Award. The innovative Assessment for Complex Learners […]
Major companies support new disability employment initiative
The Australian Network on Disability has partnered with the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Department of Social Services with a disability employment program for people with disability. The […]
Students inspire at inaugural Wearable Art Gala
TAFE NSW design students will exhibit their innovative wearable art pieces at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, as part of the first-ever Sydney Wearable Art Gala. Venessa Crane is one of many […]
Braille Book Giveaway
Looking for a nice Christmas gift? Vision Australia has three of the latest braille books to give away…Dressed for Success by Nikki Hind, the blind chef Craig Shanahan’s Cooking up […]
The best things happen in three’s
ATSA’s Independent Living Expo in Canberra last week was its third major expo of the year, the third time it has taken place in Canberra and introduced a third seminar […]
Public spaces should be accessible to all, says expert
The requirements of older people need to be given more attention when creating accessible environments, an expert has told Community Care Review. “You need to take into consideration the needs of […]
Disconnect between NDIS and palliative care services
People living with disabilities linked to life-limiting conditions are experiencing reduced access to services that help them stay at home and remain independent. “Recent media reports, as well as many […]
Brain Injury Conference – Final Call for Papers
A Call for Papers for the National Brain Injury Conference is now open with December 1, 2023 the closing date for submissions for one of the leading events on the […]
Accessible Arts locks in film premiere
Accessible Arts, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, is celebrating International Day of People with Disability with the world premiere of ArtScreen 2023. The presentation will be screening […]
A game opportunity for young cerebral palsy player
Jerome, a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy (CP), has been able to play a video game for the first time, with the help of team of University of Melbourne Biomedical […]
Queensland-made buggies accelerate accessibility
The Sunshine Coast tourist attraction Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has launched its upgraded buggy fleet with two custom-designed wheelchair accessible buggies. The locally manufactured buggies, designed by E-Z-Go […]