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Teens with disabilities say they might end up losing contact with friends and online communities due to being banned from social media. People working in the disability support sector say…
A viral video showing a lack of accessibility into the offices of the federal minister for disability has highlighted broader issues for access into public buildings, an advocate says. Disability…
AWARD-winning writer, speaker, and appearance and disability activist Carly Findlay said it is critical historic towns like Ballarat prioritise accessibility over heritage. Ms Findlay visited Ballarat last week for the…
Virgin Australia is under fire over the alleged mistreatment of disabled passengers, after refusing to let two people board. In separate incidents, Virgin claimed the pair’s wheelchairs were either too…
Megan Spindler-Smith, the CEO of People with Disability Australia, said people with a disability experience a disproportionate rate of violence, and many of their stories are not heard. “A lot…
Disability services for Indigenous people must be culturally appropriate, respect kinship structures and embrace holistic understandings of health, the CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has…
Bus Stop Films’ Accessible Filmmaking Program provides hands-on training in filmmaking to people living with disabilities in Tasmania. As part of a 40-week program, participants recently spent a day on-set…
THEY Inclusion Services has long been at the heart of disability support in Victoria, delivering person-centred programs that empower individuals and build strong community connections. With a proud history of…
The early years of the COVID-19pandemic were hard for most people, but they hit people with disabilities especially hard. Research across a variety of disciplines has documented disproportionate negative impacts
Disability advocate Jono Bredin was excited to be invited to speak about inclusive housing at a summit in Canberra this month. But the Melbourne resident, who lives with cerebral palsy,…
A short accessible information sheet that defines key terms relating to neurodivergence and addresses some common misconceptions. It is accompanied by practical information sheets on supporting neurodivergent children and young…
Specially-designed controllers have made video games more accessible for people with a disability. Advocates say gaming can be an important tool to help improve the quality of life for people…
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