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Accessibility

“Zero-tolerance policy” for cab drivers refusing service animals

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Taxi drivers who refuse passengers with assistance animals now risk losing their jobs. 13cabs drivers who deny bookings where assistance animals are involved could have their jobs terminated under a new zero-tolerance policy. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Juan Pablo Mascanfroni Produced By: Emma Myers Featured In Story: Olivia Barry- Chief Operating Officer, 13CABS First aired on …

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AEC to improve voting accessibility for Australians with disabilities

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The Australian Electoral Commission reports that more than 98% of eligible Australians are enrolled to vote in this election, 5% more than the last election. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says they’re committed to improving accessibility of voting services for Australians with disabilities.  For more information about issues affecting Australians with disabilities, you can visit …

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Calls for federal government to implement national framework for accessible tourism

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Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability. With peak travel season on the horizon, disability advocates are calling on the Federal Government to implement a national and standardised framework to improve accessibility in tourism.   Five and a half million Australians are at the core of accessible tourism, and though the Government has already introduced …

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Blogger Shane Hryhorec on the challenges of travelling as a wheelchair user

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After a life-changing accident, entrepreneur and disability advocate Shane Hryhorec has turned his experience into a platform for change. He’s now an advocate for physical accessibility and helps other wheelchair users explore the world by documenting his travel experiences, and the challenges throughout.  More recently, his travel reviews for wheelchair accessibility have caught the attention …

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New webinar aims on creating inclusive workplaces for disabilities

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Australians with disabilities have more opportunities in the workplace to feel included and part of a team. However, there’s still a long way to go. A new webinar called ‘you CAN ask that’ will address the uncomfortable questions from businesses and the community around inclusive workplaces. The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan asked Disability advocate, lawyer and …

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Calls for Increased TeleHealth Services in Regional and Remote Communities

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As regional Australians continue to struggle with accessing quality healthcare, experts are urging providers to meet the rising demands for telehealth mental health services. Approximately 28% of Australia’s population live and work in geographically remote locations, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reporting higher rates of hospitalisation, death, and injury as well as …

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