TRANSPORT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Getting together is a Christmas tradition for many families, but are all holiday celebrations accessible for people with disability? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitychristmas1612.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Simple ways to make Christmas accessible for people with disability
Christmas can be a great to catch up with family and friends, but some Australians may face additional barriers Read more
![<p>University is a goal for many people but some barriers may make it more difficult for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/happystudents0312.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The Dylan Alcott Foundation continues to change the lives of young people with disability
Two university students were each awarded a $10,000 dollar scholarship Read more
![<p>The new Wicked movie is gaining popularity for many reasons, such as its inclusivity of actors with disability. [Source: Shutterstock; Tinseltown]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wickedmovie0212.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wicked’s Marissa Bode says aggressive comments about disability are ‘harmful’
Why are people discussing the new Wicked film and disability? Read more
![<p>Art and music therapy can benefit people with disability, so why are the NDIS funding regulations changing? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/arttherapy2711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says NDIS-funded art therapy available in ‘specific circumstances’
Recently announced changes to NDIS-funded therapy supports have concerned disability advocates Read more
![<p>Cameron Bradshaw is a disability advocate with a passion for public speaking. [Source: Cameron Bradshaw; supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cameronbradshaw2711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
International Day of People with Disability highlights the importance of leadership
Why is speaking about disability important? Read more
![<p>Recycling accessible technology such as wheelchairs could mean NDIS participants use their funding for other supports. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wheelchairlook2511.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS participants urged to give back in nation-first trial
Do you have unused assistive technology around the house you’d like to donate to someone else with disability? Read more
![<p>The Senate Select Committee has released a report of recommendations to tackle the cost of living in Australia, but are people with disability being left behind? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/foodtight1911.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Would you benefit from the nine cost-of-living report recommendations?
Disability advocates have raised concerns about a new report on cost-of-living — why? Read more
![<p>Diversity Council Australian members include Lisa Annese, Sam Mostyn and Sunita Gloster who met recently at Admiralty House. [Source: Diversity Council Australia; supplied] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/councilreps1811.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s most inclusive employers: who made the list?
A list of inclusive employers could help Australians with disability engage in meaningful work in supportive... Read more
![<p>People with disability may experience hate speech, but under current laws in Victoria, they are not protected. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/sadwoman1211.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People With Disability Australia is ‘disappointed’ with Victoria’s proposed hate speech penalties
Proposed changes to hate speech laws in Victoria could improve protection for people with disability, but some... Read more
![<p>Recently released data highlights how Australia’s Disability Strategy is helping more people with disability find employment. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/smilewheelchair1111.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Some Aussies are more likely to gain supported employment than others
What is the most commonly reported disability for people in supported employment? Read more