Do you know an individual or organisation doing great things in the digital accessibility space? It’s time to nominate them in the Australian Access Awards. The biennial Australian Access Awards is […]
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Dates announced for Focus on Ability Film Festival
The Focus on Ability Film Festival is back, showcasing the skills and abilities of people with disability. Dates have been announced for screenings around Australia. This is an opportunity to […]
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Special Olympics champion rides on a trifecta
A Queensland teenager who was given little chance of survival after being born nearly four months premature, recently competed in the Special Olympic World Games bringing home gold, silver and […]
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Cycling fundraising effort ‘across Australia in 80 days’
Taking on a 6820 km solo mountain bike ride from the western-most point to the eastern-most point of Australia in 65 days is no mean feat. But Andrew Kerec is […]
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Young Aussie swimmer heading to Buenos Aires
Promising young athlete Tobi Rinaldi will be off to the World Deaf Swimming Championships in August. The 14-year-old has qualified for seven individual events in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. […]
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Wallara Disabilty Services recognises 60 years of service
People with intellectual disabilities, have received Lifetime Achievement Awards at a special event hosted by Wallara Disability Services. Some of the recipients have been supported by, and contributed to its […]
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University partners with Paralympics Australia
Brisbane will become the hub for Paralympic sport following a partnership with the University of Queensland and Paralympics Australia. UQ vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said the university will build, innovate, […]
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A workshop like no other
A resident seal called Benny that lives on the steps of the Sydney Opera House has become the inspiration for a unique new workshop developed and choreographed by a talented […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Diversity takes centre stage at Disability Leadership Summit
The inaugural Disability Leadership Summit stood out for its lineup of inspiring speakers who not only shared their personal journeys of survival but delivered on the opportunities to change the […]
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Independence and autonomy highlighted at ATSA Perth Expo
“Innovative products to assist people with disabilities in ways never before thought possible” – that’s how one visitor described the offerings at this year’s ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth. […]
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Festival debuts six films from people with disability
The Sydney Film Festival is screening the seventh year of its Screenability program, comprising films created by filmmakers living with disability. Six works will screen in the program including SXSW Grand […]
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ATSA Melbourne Expo highlights
“A great event that once again brought the industry together,” ATSA executive officer David Sinclair describing the ATSA Melbourne Expo. Sinclair who announced his retirement at the event, said attendance […]