2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared a link.
Autism Bringing a New Perspective to Business | PBA
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The founder of an autistic-led social enterprise mentoring and empowering autistic people believes businesses are missing out by not actively including autistic people in their workplaces.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared 9 News's video.
Four people are behind bars tonight, charged with the attempted murder of a disabled teenager they allegedly threw from a bridge in Sydney.
#9News | http://9News.com.au
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Disability Rights Australia's post.
Go to www.educationrights.com.au/protest
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance's post.
Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance
Following the NDIS' refusal to fund a walker for a young woman with Down Syndrome, a children's charity funded the walker instead. Following media attention, the NDIS reversed its decision.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-01/ndis-criticised-over-funding-request-for-girl-with-down-syndrome/10306094
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Sports Focus's post.
Sailability is a global sailing program which enables people of all-abilities to enjoy the experience of sailing. That's us above in the banner!!!
Sailability Bendigo is commencing its sailing season on Wednesday 3 October 2018 at Lake Weeroona and we are looking for more volunteers! No prior training required.
If you are interested in helping us to change the lives of some very special people, then please contact Sports Focus on 5442 3101 or email Jasmine at; jasminen@sportsfocus.com.au
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared a link.
Cartoon to Help Call Out Dodgy NDIS Care | PBA
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It’s hoped a multilingual cartoon will encourage people with disability to speak up about dodgy care under the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Northern Territory.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared a link.
Unlocking the Door to Stop Disability Discrimination | PBA
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A peak disability body is calling on the New South Wales government to unlock wheelchair accessible toilets around the state, saying it’s a major cause of grief for people with disability.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Children and Young People with Disability Australia's post.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia
Powerchair football 'ticks all the boxes' for inclusivity, but missed out on a Paralympics spot – ABC News.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing's post.
Today is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.
Almost 700 million people are now over the age of 60. By 2050, 2 billion people, over 20 per cent of the world’s population, will be 60 or older.
This year the United Nations are committed to using this day to promote the rights of older people, raise the visibility of older people as participating members of society and reflect on the challenges they face in regards to human rights and fundamental freedom.
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc. - RIAC shared Yellow Ladybugs, Connecting Girls with Autism's upcoming events.
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