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<p>Waymo, formerly known as the ‘Google Self-Driving Car Project’ had been founded to increase mobility access and reduce human error associated harm. [Source: Sundry Photography via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Disability community split on U.S. ‘robotaxis’

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<p>People may be led to believe that avoiding parts of life commonly associated with trauma is the only way to manage the emotional impact it takes. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Who could benefit from exposure therapy?

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<p>The Victorian Government passed the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act in September, 2022, in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

What’s changed for Victorian mental health in nine years?

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<p>Bipolar disorder is not just a ‘mood swing’ or someone prone to emotional self-expression — the condition is strongly associated with a person’s risk of mortality [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Bipolar disorder linked to significant risk of mortality, up to sixfold higher

Content warning — this edition of Talking Disability may contain references to sensitive topics, including suicide,... Read more

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<p>Dr Mathew A Brodie, University of New South Wales, Sydney, biomedical engineer, developed the ‘Walking Tall’ app in collaboration with people who are living with Parkinson’s disease. [Source: supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘Walking Tall’ app developed to assist Parkinson’s disease mobility

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<p>Cassie Hames, a software programmer who is legally blind, developed the ‘See Me’ app, which is now top-of-mind for innovative investors. [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

The future of accessible transport has been funded

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<p>Boonah, QLD, will host a collaborative four-session self-defence program for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

New self-defence course for people with disability in Queensland

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<p>The BindiMaps app can assist with navigating a busy hospital and access key areas at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Meet BindiMaps — accessible indoor navigation for hospitals

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<p>Jackass star, Jason ‘Wee Man’ Acuña [left, credit: Kathy Hutchins] and Game of Thrones actor, Peter Dinklage, are among the film industry icons calling for authentic representation in media. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Stars with dwarfism hit back at Hollywood casting choices

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<p>Looming changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS] have led some providers to question the future of their support service. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘Mass exodus’ of disability support providers on the horizon, data suggests

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