HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The increasingly popular online learning environments at Australian universities are a growing concern to people who are blind or have low vision [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_592565960.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Online learning environment “a growing concern” for university students with vision impairment
An increasingly popular method of teaching within Australian universities is causing barriers for students with vision... Read more
![<p>Alliance20 members at the launch in Canberra on Tuesday 23 October [Source: Life Without Barriers]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20181023_Alliance20_0213.JPG?fm=pjpg)
New alliance of providers to collaborate over NDIS issues
Some of Australia’s largest disability service providers have joined forces in creating a new alliance to help improve... Read more
![<p>Researchers are investigating the benefit of psychological support, which will help people living in with MS adjust emotionally and socially to the chronic condition [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/24-OCT-MS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World-first trial to help people with MS adjust socially and emotionally
A world-first study is taking a holistic look at psychological strategies in managing multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more
![<p>NDS’ K-12 Inclusion Challenge is encouraging Australian kids to raise awareness of disability and support and promote practical inclusion within their classrooms [Source: National Disability Services]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/NDS-K-12-Inclusion-DPS-Content-Piece-2000x1500_1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian children encouraged to pave the way for a more inclusive world
SPONSORED STORY: Every child deserves to feel included in their school and one program is working to encourage... Read more
![<p>People with disability, reduced mobility and families with prams attended the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge elevators last week [Source: Serena Ovens (Twitter)]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22nd-Oct-Bridge.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sydney Harbour Bridge now fully accessible!
One of Australia’s greatest landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, is now accessible to everyone following the installation... Read more
![<p>Speech pathologists can make a real difference to the lives of children with DLD [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19-Oct-DLD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Awareness day highlights condition affecting an average of two children per classroom
A condition affecting an average of two children in every classroom will be the focus of International Developmental... Read more
![<p>The nation-first guideline will improve the diagnostic consistency of autism across the country, an approach the community has requested for a number of year [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18th-October-Autism-Guidelines.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s first national guideline for autism assessment and diagnosis released
Australians with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can expect optimal clinical care, thanks to the release of the... Read more
![<p>Sam Hensman using ALTO with Daish Malani, the Technical Director and (other) Co-founder of Add-Life Technologies [Source: Add-Life Technologies]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Sam-and-Daish.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Virtual reality device aids stroke recovery
A virtual reality device is helping rehabilitate people who have had a stroke with modern technology that is also able... Read more
![<p>The investment of $1.2 million will help address a number of complex issues, including reducing barriers and discrimination faced by people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17th-October-Advocacy.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability advocacy amped up in WA and VIC
A funding boost for systemic advocacy will support the rights of people with disability as the National Disability... Read more
![<p> The survey revealed 64 percent of people who use white canes have been grabbed or handled by a member of the public without asking for help [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-OCT-White-cane.jpg?fm=pjpg)
International White Cane Day, an opportunity to inform public
A new national survey has shown two thirds of people who use white canes have been unexpectedly handled by a member of... Read more