Talking Disability

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<p>According to the report, there are approximately 6,200 people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care across the country [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Younger people with disability living in aged care a serious issue

The issue of younger people with disability living in residential aged care homes has been brought to light, following a... Read more

<p>The supportive space will offer a range of experiences to support social, physical and functional development in young adults and adolescents [Source: OTFC+]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide

A world first occupational therapy facility will help the development of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder... Read more

Autism
<p>The signs have been installed above the pedestrian crossing button on the controlled main roads in the CBD [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Braille signs lead way on pedestrian crossings in Cairns CBD

Braille signs are being trialed above pedestrian crossings in Cairns’ CBD in what is the largest initiative in... Read more

<p>The resource is funded by the Department of Health and consists of 12 modules detailing topics on the concept of death, funeral wishes and inheritance [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

New resource to lead end-of-life conversations

People with intellectual disabilities will be more involved in essential end-of-life conversations with the help of a... Read more

<p>The $130,000 funding boost will enable a two-year project to help improve the health and wellbeing of indigenous Australians [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Indigenous people with disability supported in living active lives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability will be encouraged to be more active with the help of a... Read more

<p>The hub will help foster neuro-diverse workplaces by supporting students with autism and psychosocial conditions [Source: Shutterstock[</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New hub to promote inclusiveness through neuro-diverse workplaces

University students with autism and psychosocial conditions will be supported on their journey to employment through a... Read more

Autism
<p>The adapted story time sessions will remove the barriers often faced by children with autism in public spaces [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Queensland opens a new chapter on autism-friendly story sessions

Children with Autism spectrum disorder will enjoy story time sessions in Queensland public libraries thanks to a state... Read more

Autism
<p>This isn’t the first time a Royal Commission has been requested, with instances of abuse, violence and neglect well-documented over many years [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Royal Commission urgently needed to protect the vulnerable

A Royal Commission into violence against people with disability is urgently needed according to disability advocates,... Read more

<p>The original Xbox controller (pictured) has undergone a makeover to allow gamers with disability to join in the fun. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Adaptive controller leads way in changing gaming forever

An adaptive controller created by Microsoft will enable accessible gaming for people with disability … and... Read more

<p>The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission will ensure participants receive safe and quality support services. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

New Quality and Safeguards Framework to watch over NDIS supports

New guidelines released by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission will ensure... Read more