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Audio Descriptions to Hit TVs!

More reasons to tune in to the TV with both SBS and the ABC rolling out audio description services. Advocates have fought long and hard to bring access and inc…

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Clyde'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 *Clyde's story. *Clyd…

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Gary'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 *Gary's Story.

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IDEAS Podcast: Nikki's Blind Grit

IDEAS recently interviewed Nikki Hind about the launch of her clothing label, Blind Grit and her first designer collection hitting the runway at Melbourne Fash…

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New sign language interpreting service for aged care assessment and delivery services.

Providers of Australian Government-subsidised aged care services can access free sign language interpreting services to support clients who are deaf, deafblind…

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QLD Disability Parking Permit changes

Changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for a Disability Parking Permit in Queensland. Legislation passed by the Queensland Parliament on 14 July 20…

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Simple steps to make content inclusive and accessible for people with Low Vision

If you are new to the disability sector and want to learn more about reaching customers with low vision, this article gives you simple things you can do to mak…

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Things you need to know about Disability Parking Permits in NSW

The Mobility Parking Scheme provides special parking conditions to eligible people with a disability. One of the key features of the Scheme is the Australian D…