Legal experts say it’s critical plans are put in place so people with disability can continue living a safe and happy life after their parents are gone.
Our community are missing out on important experiences and we need to talk about it! We know what a difference convenient, safe and accessible transport can make to people’s lives….
One of Australia’s largest community transport providers is refusing new clients, denying people with disabilities and the elderly access to subsidised travel.
Ali France couldn’t be prouder of her two best friends. They give her support and are an extension of herself. “My first best friend is my prosthetic leg and my…
Special Voice Disability Law & Advocacy, is hosting an information session with a light lunch on Monday 19th May, 1pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood House to empower parents on how…
“Ali France’s victory against Peter Dutton is a reminder to disabled women that we can transcend the ableist, sexist expectations placed on us,” writes Laura Pettenuzzo.
Did you know you can request up to 360 print pages to be converted to braille, audio, large print, tactile graphics or e-text every financial year? It’s called the Accessible…
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is facing a crisis. Australians with disabilities are increasingly being forced to fight for the support funding they desperately need, a situation described by…
In its efforts to cut costs, the agency running the NDIS has taken an adversarial approach that has left participants exhausted and independent reviewers appalled.
Imagine being stopped at the supermarket and told, “You’re so inspiring for just … being out and about!” Good intentions or not, if we unpack what is really being said,…
Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA), People with Disability Australia (PWDA), First Peoples’ Disability Network (FPDN) and National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), have written a joint submission addressing concerns about issues…
The main barrier when it comes to hiring people with disabilities is stigma – in that doing so is too expensive or too hard for organisations. This is according to…
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