Sign language around the world
One of the most common misconceptions about sign language is that it’s the same wherever you go. That’s not the case. In fact, there are somewhere between 138 and 300 different types of sign language used throughout the world today. New sign languages frequently evolve amongst groups of deaf children and adults. With that in […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Managing Editor of Voice: Position available
A position is open to join our team. We are searching for an experienced, highly organised professional to take on the role of Managing Editor of Voice. This is a flexible, rewarding role for a person with expertise in publishing or journalism and who has a strong understanding of current issues in the Down syndrome community.
Read more about the role here.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Disability Royal Commission News – 29th January 2020
Disability Royal Commission to visit Logan and Ipswich, Queensland The Disability Royal Commission is inviting people with disability and their families to Community Forums in the Queensland cities of Ipswich and Logan on 4th and 5th February 2020. At these Community Forums, you will be able to hear about the Royal Commission’s work, and you […]
Source: AFDO
Understanding & supporting teenage students with hearing loss
Teens and hearing loss are complex topics by themselves. Combined, they represent a challenge that often leaves parents wondering how they will live through this period of their child’s life, teens on an emotional roller coaster from “leave me alone” to “pay attention to me,” and teachers seeking guidance to help understand and work effectively […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Disability Royal Commission: help fix submission form
To help people give their information to the Disability Royal Commission* a submission form was designed. DANA explained to the Commissioners that there were problems with their submission form: the questions were too long and complicated not all questions aligned with best trauma-informed practice the ordering of the questions could be improved the need for […]
Source: DANA
Reviewing the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Government promised last year to develop and legislate an NDIS Participant Service Guarantee to improve participant experiences with the NDIS. To do this, the Government commissioned a review of the NDIS legislation – Mr David Tune was appointed as the independent reviewer – it became known as the ‘Tune Review’. The review looked […]
Source: DANA
