For heaven’s sake! We have a pandemic but where are the captions?
It is frustrating that captions are increasingly NOT being included in streaming and in replays of government TV announcements when they appear on social media. An estimated 1.2 million Australians rely on captions every day, and there are countless more who find themselves in busy and loud environments (or are listening to music) when they […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
National Relay Service response times slowed – Coronavirus
The NRS is operating with reduced staff because of Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, people who communicate in Auslan using the Video Relay service will experience longer than usual wait times to have their calls answered. Other NRS call channels can also expect longer wait times. Where do I go for help? The Helpdesk is […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – Day 20
Down Syndrome Australia is developing a new app for our Community Inclusion Toolkit. Members of our Down Syndrome Advisory Network met with the app developers to share their thoughts on using the new app. Lynette Reeves from The Project Factory shares what they took away from the experience.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Urgent measures needed to support people with disability during COVID-19 crisis
People with disability from across Australia are calling for urgent action to make sure we are included in preparations for the current public health emergency.
Eight national peak organisations (including DANA) have come together to urge all levels of government, the National Disability Insurance Agency, other agencies and the private sector, to work with us to make sure that people with disability aren’t left behind in this current crisis.
Source: DANA
Dammit! For heaven’s sake, where are the captions?
It is frustrating that captions are increasingly NOT being included in streaming and in replays of government TV announcements when they appear on social media. An estimated 1.2 million Australians rely on captions every day, and there are countless more who find themselves in busy and loud environments (or are listening to music) when they […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – Day 17
Tara Coughlan and Max McAuley are two young professional artists working as senior dancers with Sprung!!, an integrated dance theatre company based in Ballina, northern NSW. Both Tara and Max are heavily involved in the creation of the dance works in which they perform, from the character development to the choreography, under the guidance of Creative Director Michael Hennessy.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
