According to a recent study, 40% of individuals with disabilities lack the confidence to participate in sporting events. Out of 700 disabled adults surveyed, one in three feels that sporting events do not adequately cater to their needs, and 56% fear they won't receive priority treatment. Approximately 17% feel they lack the necessary support network,…
New research by the University of Bristol's Personal Finance Research Centre in collaboration with the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, including support by the Financial Fairness Trust, reveals alarming financial struggles among disabled adults. As NDIS providers on the Gold Coast, we are concerned to read this, as it makes things a lot harder, especially…
A recently published report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, released today, brings attention to the global prevalence of developmental disabilities among children and young people. It highlights the urgent need for action to address disparities in their healthcare access, health outcomes, and exposure to social determinants like poverty.
According to the report,…
Recent research suggests that a hearing test may hold the potential to diagnose autism in newborns, a condition that is often challenging to identify until several years later. Researchers from two universities and the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities analysed the results of nearly 200,000 hearing tests conducted on newborns and…
Jon Hetherington, a devoted Beyoncé fan from Oregon, had his dream of attending her Seattle concert nearly crushed due to an unexpected obstacle: the size of his wheelchair. However, with TikTok's power and fellow fans' support, Hetherington's determination to see Queen Bey in action ultimately prevailed. The 34-year-old resident of Oregon had eagerly anticipated attending…
This year’s transport, research and innovation grant program has been introduced by the UK government. Jesse Norman, the technology minister, has announced that currently, 67 projects who are involved in innovative transport technology development are being funded, receiving a share of the pot, which is just under £2 million. As disability workers on the Gold…
If you are looking to get away from it all and book a breakaway, cities are a great option. Around 1/6th of people in the world has a disability, and this can make travelling a lot harder, so it always helps to do some research before you leave. As NDIS providers on the Gold Coast,…
As NDIS care providers on the Gold Coast, we love stories of triumph against adversity, and this is a cracker. The day before his 27th birthday, life changed forever for George Peasgood. George had been a passionate triathlete for many years and was part of the British Paralympic team when he decided to go out…
When Elsie Normington gave birth to her son, it became clear that little Andrew had a few medical conditions that made it harder for her to access events designed for able-bodied children. Andrew was born with learning disabilities and suffered frequent epileptic fits, which necessitated him wearing a helmet to protect his head. As NDIS…
A new study was published this week that focused on information gathered during interviews with the family and caregivers of children who had medically complex needs aged 18 months right up to 18 years. It was published in the Journal of Paediatrics, and 30 families took part, many of whom sought medical care over 20…
If you have a pre-schooler, and watch television, either across the Internet or terrestrially with them, thank you are probably familiar with Arthur. He is an incredibly popular cartoon character, and alongside his friends, they have adventures that have entertained children for many years. Now the creator of this show is embracing a new project…
The medical profession needs to update the way they think about and treat Down syndrome patience. Thanks to advances in many treatments, those born with Down syndrome on now living much longer lives. However, the provision does not seem to have kept up with these advances. In the United States, looking at a nationwide level,…