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'Best Summer Ever' Making Way for Disability Representation in Films

'The Best Summer Ever' a musical providing the beginning of unapologetic Disability Representation in Hollywood. Produced by Will Halby, this musical is the fi…

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$60K relief for IDEAS

Disability information service IDEAS has secured a $60,000 grant to help transport its portable toilet and change facility, known as Ezy-Dun.

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3 ways to make your online content more inclusive

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is held on the third Thursday of May. GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/i…

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5 things you may not know about Autism

Autism is an invisible disability that affects how people make sense of the world around them, and the communications and interactions they have. IDEAS have pu…

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AccessAbility / VisAbility

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The…

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Accessible Germany

Germany has been one of the active forces in promoting and influencing for accessible travel. The variety of experiences, destinations and cultural opportuniti…

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Adaptive and Inclusive Swimwear

Practical swimwear designs for comfort and discretion are available no matter your needs. Swimwear designs include adaptability or practicality, and we highlig…

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Adaptive Fashion

At the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar's party, Selma Blair made headlines worldwide by stepping onto the red carpet in an haute couture ensemble, a flowing pastel and…

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Alter State: Brand New Disability Arts Festival

Artists with a disability in Australia and New Zealand have now been given the opportunity to showcase their work via a new festival. Alter State is a Disabili…

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Angela's Story

We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Angela's story.&nbs…

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Autism Connect

Autism Connect is Australia’s first Autism Helpline delivering national service. It is a free service providing independent and expert information in a va…

Autism Connect - new national helpline for Australians with autism

The first national helpline for Australians with autism will provide online, digital and phone-based support services to improve the lives of people on the aut…

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Barriers for Women with Disabilities in Sport and The Benefits

Every Australian should be able to actively participate in sport, as much as they wish. This includes all minority groups. For example, those with disabilities…

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Book Review: Living Well with Chronic Pain

Living Well with Chronic Pain is written by Christopher J Fallon, and he shares the steps to help you live with chronic pain.

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Brandon Dreams Big

Hundreds of thousands of babies are born each day around the world, all of them unique and special to the families who love them. Some babies are born with cha…

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Can Good Things come from the COVID-19 Crisis?

The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and has changed the way many things work. While we know it has been a challenging time for some people with a disabi…

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Catch ups for People with Disability in COVID-19

COVID- 19 restrictions have created opportunities for peer groups and families to connect and meet in different ways. Online and offline, people with like-mind…

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Choosing an Online Service Provider

There are web-based platforms and mobile applications that act as online service providers. They are a medium to connect People with Disability to Support Work…

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Complaints and the NDIS Commission

We get many calls from NDIS participants who have been treated unfairly or abused by their support providers. If you are an NDIS participant or supporter and y…

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COVID-19 operational plan for people with disability released

On Thursday, April 16th, National Cabinet (State, Territory and Federal leaders) agreed to release the Management and Operational Plan for COVID-19 for People…

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