A new generation of power mobility products offering a broad range of applications will be released by Sunrise Medical in February 2019. The Quickie Q-Series of power wheelchairs represents the […]
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NDIS pressures aired at PDCN AGM
Evidence from a NSW Legislative Council Inquiry has found that disability reforms associated with the NDIS is resulting in greater strain on community services, according to NSW Disability Discrimination Commissioner, […]
ATSA 2019 – Call for Papers
ATSA is inviting submissions for presentations as part of the Seminar Program at the next ATSA Independent Living Expos 2019 being held in Sydney, May 8-9 and Brisbane, May 15-16. The ATSA […]
Stronger stewardship needed to deliver the NDIS
A Joint Standing Committee has raised concerns around services and provider readiness to meet the demands of delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Creating a participant enabling environment and […]
Microsoft launches ‘map’ app for vision impaired
Microsoft has launched Soundscape, a smartphone app for people who are blind or have low vision that uses a combination of 3D audio and location awareness to help build a […]
Vic. Gov. tops up advocacy support funding
The Victorian Government is providing more funding to help people with disability and their families access targeted advocacy support when needed. Minister for Housing Disability and Ageing, Martin Foley said […]
Call for accessibility standards on new housing
A building ministers’ forum in Adelaide has agreed that an Accessible Housing Options Paper on the inclusion of minimum accessibility standards for housing is expected to be released for broad […]
Global Disability Summit sparks 170 commitments
The first Global Disability Summit, held in London in July, yielded 170 ambitious commitments to tackle stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities. Among the most significant pledges made were […]
Senate Inquiry into MMDs regulations
A Senate Inquiry into the need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs was held on July 23 at a hearing in Melbourne. The inquiry will investigate […]
FSG goes into voluntary liquidation
Queensland based community organisation FSG has entered voluntary administration after more than 35 years of providing support in the disability, mental health and aged care sectors in South East Queensland […]
Minister takes irrefutable stand on the NDIS
“It will be funded, full stop, end of story. Sending a message contrary to this fact is not in the best interests of people with disability” – Dan Tehan Minister […]
Quantum RLV wins ATSA Best New Product Award
Quantum Reading Learning Vision has taken out this year’s ATSA Independent Living Expo’s Best New Product Award with the OrCam My Eye 2.0. Speaking to F2L following the announcement, Quantum RLV […]