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TRANSPORT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<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 1 year ago by David McManus

The future of accessible transport has been funded

Accessibility Conditions Industry Transport

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

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

New self-defence course for people with disability in Queensland

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Therapies User Stories

<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 1 year ago by David McManus

Meet BindiMaps — accessible indoor navigation for hospitals

Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry Research

<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 1 year 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 1 year ago by David McManus

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

Accessibility Conditions Finance Industry NDIS

<p>More than one in two young Aussies feel the mental and emotional burden of loneliness. Are you one of the people struggling with isolation? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

One-in-two to live with a mental health disorder by 75 — who is at risk?

Advice Conditions Early Intervention Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Research Therapies

<p>Over 1,200 travellers have experienced 60 destinations nationwide with Cocky Guides. [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

What does a guided tour look like for someone with a vision impairment?

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry NDIS User Stories

<p>Caitlin said she really needed “a place to go,” after experiencing a stroke at the age of 22. Happy Paws Happy Hearts Team Leader Justin Palazzo-Orr and former rescue puppy, Astro, were some of the welcoming smiles she needed. [Image: Supplied]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

After a stroke at 22, it took a “big warm hug” to help recover

Conditions Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Therapies User Stories

<p>The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People With Disability’s Research Report outlined a plan for eliminating restrictive practices. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Peak advocacy group told Australians with disability the ‘days are numbered’ for restrictive practices

Accessibility Conditions Government Health and Wellbeing Royal Commission

<p>Scientists have made huge strides in the fight against Parkinson’s disease complications and the people they impact. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Scientists find the key to potentially reversing Parkinson’s disease

Conditions Early Intervention Health and Wellbeing Industry Research Therapies

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