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New video series explores the experiences of musicians with disability

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New video series explores the experiences of musicians with disability

ABC Classic has released a new video series exploring the experiences of musicians with disability to mark 2021 International Day of People with Disability.

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How a Japanese drumming class in a Hobart college changes the lives of students with disabilities

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How a Japanese drumming class in a Hobart college changes the lives of students with disabilities

"It makes me feel relaxed and it makes me feel really calm. It feels like home because I feel like I am a part of something," she said. 

Taiko means drum in Japanese, and the art form has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries.

"It's a bit of a workout for me because I am still trying to figure out the rhythm," Ms Glidden said.

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Brisbane Aussie rules program run in Auslan helps hearing-impaired kids kick goals

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Brisbane Aussie rules program run in Auslan helps hearing-impaired kids kick goals

A Brisbane Australian rules club is trailblazing an Auslan-adapted football program tailored for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Deaf patients say Queensland hospitals are failing to provide adequate Auslan services at critical times

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Deaf patients say Queensland hospitals are failing to provide adequate Auslan services at critical times

Carol Keech says the pain in her stomach was "excruciating" as she arrived at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital one night earlier this month.

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Pilot research program changes the way inner-city social workers view rural Queenslanders

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Pilot research program changes the way inner-city social workers view rural Queenslanders

The next generation of social workers are swapping city lecture halls for the country to learn what life is really like in rural Queensland and giving a voice to locals on the big issues affecting them.

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