Talking Disability
![<p>World Autism Awareness Day aims to reduce misconceptions about living with autism spectrum disorder and increase awareness about associated challenges. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/blueboyautism0204.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why we need World Autism Awareness Day
Autism spectrum disorder is a disability that affects a number of Australians Read more
![<p>New research suggests that increasing teacher training to specialise in adapting education for students living with disability could improve their chances of success. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/teacherchild2603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How to be a better teacher for students living with disability
How can we make classrooms more inclusive for students living with disability? Read more
![<p>Easter is a great time to spend with family and friends and making activities inclusive means that everyone can get involved. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/easterblue2603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How to make Easter disability friendly
Ideas for Easter activities that children living with disability can enjoy Read more
![<p>Using public transport is now set to become easier for people living with disability with changes established through government reform. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wheelchairtrain2603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Making public transport more accessible for people with disability
Updates to the Disability Transport Standards have been announced Read more
![<p>Have you noticed a growing number of companies marketing towards people with ADHD? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Marketingadhd__2503.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How advertising towards ADHD went viral
The algorithm is serving people with ADHD advertisements to improve their lives, but some have questioned the ethics of... Read more
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![<p>Autism spectrum disorder can pose many challenges for people who receive a diagnosis. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/girlsand1903.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Is autism spectrum disorder a disability in Australia?
Autism spectrum disorder can affect people in many different ways. Read more
![<p>Not all events are disability-friendly, but the Kalbar Sunflower Festival is hoping to increase inclusivity in their outdoor event. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/sunflowergirl1803.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sunflowers will brighten your day at this disability-accessible festival
Held in Queensland, the Kalbar Sunflower Festival is said to be a disability-friendly event. Read more
![<p>Researchers at an Australian university have recently collaborated with other organisations to study the effects of antipsychotic medication use in pregnancy. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/yellowpregnanttablet1803.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Could using antipsychotic medication during pregnancy cause disability?
Researchers suggest that taking prescribed antipsychotic medicine during pregnancy may not negatively impact unborn... Read more
![<p>World Down Syndrome Day is held annually, with this year’s celebration being held on March 21, 2024. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/babydownsymdromeorange1203.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Down Syndrome Day: a celebration of life
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21, 2024 Read more