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Disability advocacy groups expect the number of COVID-19 cases to rise dramatically across Australia if ADEs remain in operation. (Source: Shutterstock)

Government-funded workplaces putting people with intellectual disability at risk

Tags Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability advocates say that people with an intellectual disability are being put at greater risk of being exposed t… Read more

“People with a disability are many and varied with differing needs and abilities. Therefore, having a wide range of options available to access groceries is really important." (Source: Shutterstock)

Priority home delivery for NDIS participants

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A new priority service launched this Monday in partnership with some of Australia’s biggest supermarkets to provide… Read more

"When things like this happen the Government seems to think everyone is starting from the same start line, that is so not true." (Source: Shutterstock)

Unique challenges of Indigenous people with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

While the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus, and people with disability face their own challenges aro… Read more

"It’s also for neighbours to see that we are okay. It gives them some sort of indication that we are okay." (Source: Community Vision)

The smiley face system looking out for people with a disability

Tags Accessibility Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Community Vision, a not-for-profit community-based organisation in Western Australia, has come up with a unique way t… Read more

“The challenges are varied depending on the individual and their particular circumstances [and] needs." (Source: Shutterstock)

Autism Awareness Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tags Autism Accessibility Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

For the thirteenth time, the world is coming together on 2 April for World Autism Awareness Day, in support and recog… Read more

Remaining a part of the community by using online tools is one way to combat social isolation. (Shutterstock)

Staying connected with each other during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

During the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing measures have been introduced to try and combat the virus. However, i… Read more

“Anxiety [about COVID-19] is exacerbated by the feeling that they are being left behind or ignored in government and community responses.” (Source: Shutterstock)

Royal Commission raises concerns about COVID-19 support

Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has released a statement saying it's “deeply concerned” about the impact of… Read more

To help a person with intellectual disability deal with the unexpected changes faced during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may need to develop new strategies. (Source: Shutterstock)

Helping someone with intellectual disability during COVID-19

Tags Conditions Down Syndrome Accessibility Advice Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Information about COVID-19 is continually changing as new information becomes available. It is important everyone und… Read more

People are also able to participate in providing information by submitting a question, answer or a story. (Source: Shutterstock)

New Down syndrome app launched in Australia to provide information

Tags Conditions Down Syndrome Accessibility Advice Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has launched a new app to provide information about Down syndrome to the community to h… Read more

Our number one priority is to keep consumers and our team members safe. (Source: Shutterstock)

Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19

Tags Noticeboard Posted 4 months ago

"As a community we're in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Read more

Making changes to our daily lives in terms of personal hygiene and social behaviours can help slow the spread of the virus . (Source: Shutterstock)

How to help keep yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. Read more

Symptoms of COVID-19 can resemble the common cold or flu. (Source: Shutterstock)

Explaining coronavirus and COVID-19

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Advice Research Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The coronavirus currently spreading around the world is also known as COVID-19. Read more

The new measures are designed to allow people with disability to continue receiving support and for providers to be able to deliver services. (Source: Shutterstock)

New measures to support participants and providers during COVID-19

Tags NDIS Accessibility Industry Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

New measures have been announced to ensure support is in place for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) partic… Read more

8.6 percent of the sample group met the criteria for a provisional diagnosis of PTSD. (Source: Shutterstock)

Parents of children with autism may be at greater risk for PTSD

Tags Conditions Autism Mental Health Research Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a result of caring for their child nearly 1 in 5 parents of children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) wh… Read more

The Commission has decided that these measures are necessary in view of the risks to health. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

Disability Royal Commission suspended due to COVID-19

Tags Education Accessibility Industry Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has, until further noti… Read more

Funding provided in ILC grants is an “essential part of the national disability support system. (Source: Shutterstock)

$85 million grant round opens to help Australians with disability

Tags NDIS Accessibility Industry Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Australians living with a disability are set to benefit from new funding to increase community participation, after t… Read more

Participation of disabled women as citizens is at the basis of the recognition of their dignity. (Source: Shutterstock)

Resource for women and girls with disability launches in Australia

Tags Conditions Accessibility Advice Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) have launched a world first website called Our Place to support women and gi… Read more

“Disability exacerbated by an inability to afford essential medical items or doctor appointments and the impossible requirement to meet obligations to retain Newstart.” (Source: Shutterstock)

Newstart obligations for disabled “unrealistic”

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Research Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Newstart Allowance recipients who have disabilities or are sick face “unrealistic’ Read more

“You have people that require supports on a daily basis and the potential there is that you end up with a workforce that is unable to provide it." (Source: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus may impact services delivered to people with disability

Tags Conditions Advice Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The potential impact of coronavirus on those with a disability has led peak body People With Disability Australia (PW… Read more

It will also aim to increase recognition that people living with intellectual disability have the right to the same quality and access to health services. (Source: Shutterstock)

Greater support for Australians with an intellectual disability

Tags Conditions Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Government is investing $6.5 million into a Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) to support Australian… Read more

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