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Australian organisations commit to making technology accessible for people with disability
Some of Australia’s largest employers have signed a charter that is a public commitment to ensure their technology is accessible to all their customers and employees. Representatives from Australia Post, ANZ, Ernst & Young, NBN Co, Microsoft, and Telstra signed...
Disability employment targets improve business outcomes and workplace equity
Australian Disability Network CEO Corene Strauss has written about the financial, cultural and workplace benefits of implementing Disability Employment Targets in CEO Magazine. In the article, Corene writes about the benefits of recruiting people with disability and...
Disability organisations ‘on life support’ say budget cuts will force them to wind back services
Disability groups say federal budget funding cuts will leave them less able to support vulnerable Australians as the government rolls out widespread changes to services and supports. The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) says some of the groups...
Rethinking Disability Inclusion: A Global Call to Action
At a time when the world is facing multiple crises, the inclusion of persons with disabilities, who number 1.3 billion globally, is essential for creating a more resilient and fair future. In this spirit, the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17)...
17th Session of the United Nations Conference on Disability
COSP17 is held at the UN Headquarters from 11 to 13 June 2024. It is one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world. It brings together organisations to discuss the CRPD, including: governments....
The Concept of what constitutes a Disability
Globally, the concept of what constitutes a disability can vary, but it generally includes physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder an individual's full and effective participation in society on an...