We recognise that disability is a natural part of human diversity. Too often barriers in our society prevent people from participating fully. These barriers may be: physical, communication, attitudinal systemic But all limit opportunities for inclusion, participation and connection. Disability Pride is about celebrating identity and achievement while continuing to advocate for a world where everyone is included. Throughout […]
Tag Archives: Deafblind
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During Deafblind Awareness Week in June, we were excited to see Travel Without Limits share Chris O’Kane’s story from this year’s National Deafblind Camp. Chris, 75, became the oldest person at Oasis Camp to ride the flying fox for the first time. But for Chris, camp is so much more than any one activity. It’s […]
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I think having shared experiences with people and learning new ways to communicate and learning that other people have obstacles like I do, but we just learn ways to overcome them – Melinda Throughout camp there was a strong focus on activities that were tactile, sensory and fully accessible. An Orientation and Mobility workshop gave […]
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With the right communication supports, people who are deafblind can thrive, connect, and fully participate in community life. That’s exactly what Able Australia’s Deafblind Camp is all about. This April, with support from The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation, deafblind adults from across Australia will come together for a fully […]
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Able Australia selected as a recipient of the NDIA’s SIL Pilot – Quality Supports Program grant.
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Able Australia has been awarded NDRP funding to lead a co-designed research project exploring mobility and safety for people with deafblindness, in partnership with Macquarie University and NextSense.
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We’re thrilled to announce that the Able Australia Deafblind Camp is returning in 2026. Thanks to the support of The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation we have secured funding to bring back this important event. The Deafblind camp is more than just a getaway; it’s a celebration of community, identity, and […]
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Able Australia has been awarded NDRP funding to lead a co-designed research project exploring mobility and safety for people with deafblindness, in partnership with Macquarie University and NextSense.
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme, not yet adequately addressing the inequity in provision of disability services in Australia
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme, not yet adequately addressing the inequity in provision of disability services in Australia One of the driving forces behind the ‘Every Australian Counts’ campaign to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was the inequity of disability service provision, between States, Territories and regions. Approaching its 11th year of implementation, […]
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The Deafblind Employability Project: A step in the right direction The United Nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities Article 27. States “States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely […]