NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>The Emoji v12.0 update features 230 new emojis, including a range of disability icons [Source: New York Magazine – Intelligencer]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Inclusive emoji update sees better representation of disability

An emoji update set for release this year will include icons representing a range of disabilities, introducing emojis... Read more

<p>A number of changes will help eligible NDIS participants access SDA housing [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation announced

The announcement of new reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) will address the outcomes of a review by... Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Finance NDIS

<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new funding investment of $12 million at the rebrand launch event in Sydney on Wednesday [Source: Paralympics Australia Twitter]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Government backs Australian Paralympics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games

It’s been an exciting week for Australia’s para-athletes with the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee to... Read more

<p>The new sensory wall display units boast vivid imagery, sound and light projections and detect touch gestures, similar to those used on smartphones and tablets [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Participants enjoy new sensory technology at Achieve Australia

Clients at Achieve Australia’s three New South Wales locations in Epping, Seven Hills and Casino are benefitting from... Read more

Autism

<p>More and more disability advocates are taking to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to educate, share thoughts and bring attention to ableism in society [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Social media plays vital role in disability education and calling out ableism

Social media has the power to transcend across countries and is playing an important role in calling out ableism and... Read more

Education

<p>Professor Rhonda Galbally received the Companion in the Order of Australia for her achievements as a disability activist [Source: Shuttertstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIA board member and disability activist takes home top gong at Australia Day awards

A number of community members influential in the disability sector were recognised at this year’s Order of Australia... Read more

<p>The Productivity Commission’s final report has shown a new National Disability Agreement is required [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Productivity Commission review calls for new National Disability Agreement

A final report by the Productivity Commission on the National Disability Agreement (NDA) has found the agreement is... Read more

<p>The project will explore seven interconnected housing options [Source: University of Melbourne – Melbourne Disability Institute]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New project to delve into NDIS housing options

A new research project will help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants navigate the challenging... Read more

<p>Pat Macrossan is Autism Queensland’s new CEO effective today [1 February 2019] [Source: Autism Queensland]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Autism Queensland appoints new CEO

Autism Queensland has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the retirement of former CEO Rod Cameron. Read more

<p>The copper-dependent processes are disrupted in the brain and spinal cord, but a potential drug could penetrate and restore function [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New research into the role of copper in multiple sclerosis uncovers potential treatment

New research at The University of Melbourne is looking into the role copper plays in multiple sclerosis (MS) with a... Read more

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