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<p>Griffith University has developed a new app to help accessibility on the Gold Coast (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New app puts the Gold Coast accessibility at your fingertips

Technology is once again leading the way in disability support with the announcement of a new app, which aims to help... Read more

<p>New keys are unlocking access to a network of Changing Places (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Carers given the key to unlock Changing Places

Western Australia is leading the way in accessibility following the launch of a new initiative which will unlock access... Read more

<p>Vision Australia says people with disability are excluded from the workplace all because of a lack of accessible information and communications technology (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

More ICT means more jobs for people with disability

Vision Australia, with the support of 25 other disability advocacy groups, organisations and peak bodies, is working... Read more

<p>DPS has launched their new product: DisabilitySupportGuide.com.au (Source: DPS)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

DPS’ disability game-changer is ready and set to LAUNCH!

A new, national and game-changing online disability support directory, developed by consumers and for consumers has been... Read more

<p>Three governments have introduced employment rate targets for people with disability in the public sector (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

State governments announce targets to increase disability employment

Three state Governments are taking the lead to increase workforce participation rates for people living with disability... Read more

<p>Queensland is a bright shade of blue this month for National Autism Awareness Month (Source: Autism Queensland)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

April – a month for Autism Awareness

People living with autism and their families are at the heart of a number of events and initiatives this month, as part... Read more

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<p>NSW played host to a disability round table earlier this month (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Disability roundtable to improve NSW services

New research, highlighting innovations and making recommendations for improving nationwide services for people with... Read more

<p>New groups across SA and VIC have gained access to the NDIS as of 1 April 2018 (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

More of SA and VIC part of NDIS

Australians with disability within the Bayside Peninsula in Victoria, and those aged between 18-64 years living in the... Read more

<p>A proposal for nine new Accessibility Emoji has been put forward by Apple (Source: Unicode)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Express yourself – inclusive Emoji concept introduced

First our keyboards welcomed the introduction of the red-head Emojis, now, tech giant Apple is looking to move forward... Read more

<p>A new University of Queensland study, set to launch in April, is focusing on supporting families of teenagers with a developmental disability (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Study offers a “simple” solution for families

Day to day challenges faced by the families of teenagers with a developmental disability are the focus of a new... Read more

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