UNSW Disability Innovation Institute

Improving & transforming the lives of people with disability through innovative interdisciplinary inclusive research. RT not necessarily an endorsement.

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A reminder to our followers that we are now on Bluesky @disabilityunsw.bsky.social - you can join us over there for the same event news, project updates and keeping up with all things DIIU.

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We are moving across to Bluesky. You will be able to follow us and access our content on the new platform. Search us @disabilityunsw.bsky.social - see you over there :)

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Please join us in congratulating our Director Julian Trollor, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to people with a disability. More about @Trollor1 at https://t.co/U2upYPd7Q3
@CIDvoice @DownSyndromeAu @FPDNAus @QCEAIDH @QDNltd @TheKids_AU @mdi_unimelb @DisabilityHlth @CDS_Sydney @inclusionoz @FragileXAus @PWDAustralia

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Check out the Better Thinking Podcast episode #172 – featuring DIIU Associate Dr. Stefan Michalski on VR use for Life Skills https://t.co/Sgjnn7DTcp via @YouTube @StefanMichalski @NeshNikolic @UNSW

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Happy New Year!
A good place to start the year is with curiosity - a concept explored in this pre-print article from Prof. Iva Strnadová and members of the DIIU Team.
Link: https://t.co/vgRcJK5Dm4

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Wishing you a happy and safe festive season!

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Our final edition of the DIIU Newsletter for 2024 is now live! It is a bumper issue full of exciting updates.
https://t.co/dQM7b44xEm

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Two days until our online symposia 2024! Only a handful of tickets left so get them quickly if you haven't registered yet: https://t.co/fzAvuuPW6U

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We were joined yesterday by two early career researchers; @StefanMichalski and @silentsigns_ayah sharing their research projects with the DIIU. Amazing projects, wonderful conversations and lots to discuss for 2025! Thank you to all involved.

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To round out the celebration of IDPwD this week - a reminder of the resources we have on our website available for download in PDF, Easy Read and Word, developed with people with disability.
https://t.co/z0hxA3LZes
#IDPwD2024 #IDPwD

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Breaking Barriers: Exploring Disability Inclusivity at UNSW
Hosted by the MHEDIC Ability Network

#IDPwD2024 #UNSW

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There has been significant talk about reform this year - but does it go far enough?
Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess, looks at policy, politics and the upcoming election.
The full article is available here: https://t.co/cGXyC0H8E4
#IDPWD2024

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Our Disability Matters colleagues from the Uni of Sheffield have an exciting event coming soon, 11 Dec online.
Click here to register: https://t.co/CG5Gee2AGN
#IDPWD2024

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Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities is crucial for an inclusive and sustainable future.

Join the conversation to break down barriers and encourage a more diverse and inclusive community in Australia. Learn more at https://t.co/jJPdYObz3Q
#IDPwD #IDPwD2024

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What does IDPwD mean? ... "This is Me".
Join the conversation to break down barriers and encourage a more diverse and inclusive community in Australia. Learn more at https://t.co/jJPdYObz3Q
#IDPWD2024 #UNSW

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To celebrate IDPwD, join us Thurs, 5 Dec 2024 11:00 am
for Breaking Barriers: Exploring Disability Inclusivity at UNSW a panel discussion
Location: Berg Seminar Room, Level 6, Kirby Institute, Wallace Wurth Building UNSW
Register: https://t.co/yF39sbQR3d
#IDPwD #IDPwD2024

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 Dec yearly.

It is a day to raise community awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.

To celebrate, we are sharing stories from our community across the week.

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Congratulations to Prof. Jackie Leach Scully, on being named an AAH Fellow.
Fellows represent those who have left an indelible mark on their field, and a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of societies and cultures.
Read more: https://t.co/BBShVozJRk

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PWDA is hosting a national online conference designed by and for people with disability, to share our voices, experiences and discuss what our future must be.
When: Tues 3 Dec 2024, 1:00pm – 03.30pm (AEDT)
Online & Free
Register here: https://t.co/pVKsKKuGwv