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<p>Businesses delivering NDIS funded supports and services directly to clients, as well as those working remotely, need to consider the workplace health and safety issues. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 employment considerations for NDIS providers

OPINION PIECE – The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain on the economy and raises complex legal problems... Read more

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<p>Disability advocacy groups expect the number of COVID-19 cases to rise dramatically across Australia if ADEs remain in operation. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Government-funded workplaces putting people with intellectual disability at risk

Disability advocates say that people with an intellectual disability are being put at greater risk of being exposed to... Read more

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<p>“People with a disability are many and varied with differing needs and abilities. Therefore, having a wide range of options available to access groceries is really important.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Priority home delivery for NDIS participants

A new priority service launched this Monday in partnership with some of Australia’s biggest supermarkets to provide... Read more

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<p>&#8220;When things like this happen the Government seems to think everyone is starting from the same start line, that is so not true.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Unique challenges of Indigenous people with disability during COVID-19

While the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus, and people with disability face their own challenges around... Read more

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<p>&#8220;It’s also for neighbours to see that we are okay. It gives them some sort of indication that we are okay.&#8221; (Source: Community Vision)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The smiley face system looking out for people with a disability

Community Vision, a not-for-profit community-based organisation in Western Australia, has come up with a unique way to... Read more

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<p>“The challenges are varied depending on the individual and their particular circumstances [and] needs.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Autism Awareness Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

For the thirteenth time, the world is coming together on 2 April for World Autism Awareness Day, in support and... Read more

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<p>Remaining a part of the community by using online tools is one way to combat social isolation. (Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Staying connected with each other during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing measures have been introduced to try and combat the virus. However, it... Read more

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<p>“Anxiety [about COVID-19] is exacerbated by the feeling that they are being left behind or ignored in government and community responses.” (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission raises concerns about COVID-19 support

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has released a statement saying it’s “deeply concerned” about the impact... Read more

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<p>To help a person with intellectual disability deal with the unexpected changes faced during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may need to develop new strategies. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Helping someone with intellectual disability during COVID-19

Information about COVID-19 is continually changing as new information becomes available. It is important everyone... Read more

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<p>People are also able to participate in providing information by submitting a question, answer or a story. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New Down syndrome app launched in Australia to provide information

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has launched a new app to provide information about Down syndrome to the community to help... Read more

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