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Mindful designs: practical tips for designing for cognitive & learning difficulties

Mindful designs: practical tips for designing for cognitive & learning difficulties

http://www.slideshare.net/stamfordinteractive/mindful-designs-practical-tips-for-designing-for-cognitive-learning-difficulties-v010

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go is a new resource developed by Nican packed with information - presented in an easy to read, step-by-step way - which helps providers and people with disability alike to increase skills, confidence and discover their passions. 

The project includes tools for people with disabilities and providers.  For people with disabilities it includes support to: 

·         Become inspired

·         Build confidence

·         Stay fit & healthy

·         Make friends

·         Overcome fear

·         Overcome the inner critic

·         Develop assertiveness

·         Using mind mapping as a tool

·         Plan for the future or simply ask – what will I do today?   

For providers the kit provides support to:

·         Undertake a self-audit, with tips, tools, checklists and examples  

·         Develop an action plan including a shell action plan with project owners, timeframes, deliverables and commitments 

·         Develop a checklist for inclusive events covering issues ranging from accessible parking to inclusive communications
http://www.nican.com.au/node/15103

Amazing new device that may replace wheelchairs for some

http://www.wimp.com/newdevice/

Accessible Playgrounds for Canberra's 100 years

To mark Canberra's 100th anniversary the government has agreed to provide playgrounds that can be accessed by all children.

Make your suggestions on what your child needs to Jodie Robinson at Jodie.robinson@act.gov.au. Tel 62071983.

Interesting news stories from around the world

In light of NDIS funding http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/32927-Disability-evaluation-leading-mistakes.html

Greek definitions of disability (to include pedaphilia etc) http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/greece-anger-at-pedophiles-disability-20120110-1ps8v.html

Tracking devices http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/jan/10/tracking-bracelet-help-chula-vista-seniors/

New legislation in Ontario for businesses http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-marketing/customer-service/ontario-disabilities-act-creates-compliance-confusion/article2292901/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2292901

Accessible cabs in NYC http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/24/nyregion/taxi-fleet-in-new-york-is-inadequate-for-wheelchair-users-judge-rules.html

Poor (deadly) healthcare for those in the UK http://www.webmd.boots.com/nhs/news/20120103/poor-healthcare-for-those-with-a-learning-disability

NDIS age loophole http://www.theage.com.au/national/agerelated-loophole-found-in-disability-scheme-20111226-1pafg.html

Children turned away from schools in india http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Teacher-dont-leave-us-kids-alone/articleshow/11408728.cms

NSW HSC help http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/schools-to-be-quizzed-on-calls-for-hsc-help-20111227-1pbpk.html