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Sauvage becomes first Paralympian elevated to Legend status within the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Paralympics Australia is celebrating after four-time Paralympian Louise Sauvage OAM became the first Paralympian to be elevated to Legend status within the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

 

 

ABC Exposed on Disability Representation

Rachel Worsley

 

I've refrained from publicly criticising media about disability representation for a long time, but when people wonder why people feel disconnected from mainstream media, I have to say something.

Alcott nominated for ‘The Don’

 

Nine of Australia’s best athletes, including wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott, will vie for the 2019 ‘The Don’ Award on Australian sport’s ‘Night of Nights’.

Government awards $65m in NDIS information grants to help connect and build up disability community

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, has today announced more than $65 million to assist Australians with disability, their families and carers to more easily access high-quality and up to date information about living with disability.

 

Football players at Ohio middle school help team's manager with spina bifida score touchdown

Eighth-grade football players in Ohio worked to make their team manager feel extra special during a game Wednesday night. Paul Townsend was born with #SpinaBifida, a congenital defect that occurs when the spine or spinal cord doesn't form properly.

 

White Sox announcer Jason Benetti on living with cerebral palsy and achieving his childhood dream

Chicago White Sox baseball announcer Jason Benetti says his job is "part therapist and part guide and part entertainer" in an interview with contributor Scott Simon for "CBS Sunday Morning," to be broadcast October 13.

Dr Mike Peters appointed new IPC CEO

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Friday (11 October) the appointment of two-time Paralympian Dr Mike Peters as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following an extensive six-month long global search.

Vision impaired councillor calls for attitude change

A vision impaired Boroondara Councillor has slammed attitudes towards people with disabilties ahead of White Cane Day and says greater employment opportunities are needed.

UWA’s bright spark leading change in the ageing and disability sectors

A unique multi-purpose mobile app in development at The University of Western Australia is set to improve the independence of seniors at home, assist people living with disabilities and in isolation, and will increase digital literacy among regional communities.

Unions Tasmania fears new laws will not protect workers and people with a disability

Tasmanian workers and people with a disability would have less rights and protections under proposed federal religious freedom bills, Unions Tasmania says.

Keep Striding Forward: Pro Runner With Cerebral Palsy Makes Marathon Debut

A few things have changed in the year since Justin Gallegos signed with Nike, making him the first professional athlete with #CerebralPalsy (CP) on the company’s roster.

 

Autism peak body’s helpline goes national

Victorian #Autism advocacy group, Amaze, has received a grant from the Federal Government to run an information helpline nationally.
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