On May 25-26 it will be Sydney’s turn to open the doors to the ATSA Expo, the biggest disability event in the country. It’s here you will find all the […]
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‘Braille Bombing’ underway in Melbourne to raise disability awareness
Monash University researchers will ‘bomb’ signage across Melbourne with stickers containing braille to highlight the importance of accessibility, as part of Knowledge Week. Experts from the Faculty of Information Technology’s […]
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Sensor bracelet has potential for the hand-impaired
People who are unable to use their hands from conditions like motor neurone disease and cerebral palsy might one day be able to play video games with a customisable, wearable […]
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DEA Conference announces a strong speaker lineup
The Disability Employment Australia Conference brings the disability employment sector together for discussion, networking and recognition of best practice. Keynote speakers are Thérése Rein, founder and director of Ingeus, Jodi […]
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It’s Time! To nominate for ATSA Product Awards
Closing soon…Nominations for the ATSA Product Awards 2022 close on April 22. This year’s awards have new categories and include: * Best New Product of the Year * Dealer of […]
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A fashion callout for friends of ATSA
ATSA is inviting fun-loving participants who have an eye for fashion to be part of the upcoming ATSA Independent Living Expos in Brisbane from May 11-12 and Sydney, May 25-26. […]
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Disability election platform takes off
Disability advocates want the next Federal Government to deliver people with disability greater Covid protection, along with improved employment, financial security and better housing through the NDIS. Disability […]
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Flower Power – the first inclusive Celebrity Show Garden
Disability advocate Dylan Alcott has designed a first-of-its-kind Celebrity Show Garden for the 2022 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. The Tramlines Gardens are accessible, inclusive and attractive with native […]
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Woolworths opens new disability training centre
A new mini-Woolworths supermarket was unveiled at Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions in Gosford, NSW said to be a first of its kind initiative to assist adults with disability seeking long-term […]
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Free Vision Australia workshops for young writers
The Vision Australia Library is inviting young library members, aged 8-12 years, to join a series of free online writing workshops. The workshops will be led by young adult Australian […]
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Assistive technology access gets easier for NDIS participants
A boost in government funding will make it easier for people on the NDIS to access assistive technology. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced an increase in the upper limit […]
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Brain injury patients wanted for feasability trial
A Sydney company, Neuromersiv, is seeking patients to participate in a small-scale feasibility trial using Virtual Reality (VR) therapy, intended to make brain rehabilitation more engaging. It involves performing gamified […]