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Disability Club social media site to boost social connections, online accessibility for people with a disability

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Disability Club social media site to boost social connections, online accessibility for people with a disability

When 26-year-old Nathan Johnston tried to connect with people during the peak of last year's COVID-19 lockdown, he realised how challenging it could be for people living with a disability to use social media networks like Twitter and Facebook.

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La Trobe University's new library misses the mark for people with disability, student says

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La Trobe University's new library misses the mark for people with disability, student says

PhD student Tash Joyce has arthritis and uses a cane, meaning she cannot access the books she needs for her studies at La Trobe University without extreme difficulty.

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Why we need more people with disability appearing in the media and the ABC's IDPwD initiatives to be more inclusive

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Why we need more people with disability appearing in the media and the ABC's IDPwD initiatives to be more inclusive

They are the words that shatter the lives of hundreds of Australians every year.

Those words take away your dreams, steal your independence and strip you of a livelihood you had come to know so well.

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Disability photography group providing the tools to share a new perspective

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Disability photography group providing the tools to share a new perspective

When William Webster goes out with his camera, he is looking to capture a fresh perspective.  Key points: A group of photographers with disabilities is sharing their perspective on life The photography group is run through Mosaic Support Services in Hobart The program provides professional-level tools for the photographers "The photos I take are of nature and shadow, and I'm part of nature," he says. Mr Webster takes photos to give him ideas for story writing.  "Sometimes photos can make up a story, because story writing is what I'm good at. "I like pictures or photos to be part of...

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The Tweed Heads charity factory where friendship rules and workers with disabilities find fulfilment

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The Tweed Heads charity factory where friendship rules and workers with disabilities find fulfilment

Nestled in a busy industrial estate in northern NSW is a nondescript factory where friendship, support and determination is all part of the package. 

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