Today's Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
Arts Activated National Conference 2010
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Registrations are now open for Accessible Arts' Arts Activated Conference at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on 25 and 26 March 2010.
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Education and Training
- Armchair Travel
This one day workshop will teach you how to develop individualised armchair experiences for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD).
You can visit anywhere in the world without actually going there. The traveller experiences far away places from the comfort of their home or day placement. Sharing the sensory experiences of travel and other cultures provides the traveller with lots of opportunities to express preferences, take turns, experience cause and effect, have fun and learn
Posted: 02-03-2010
- Mealtime Assistance-Through A Tube
Gastrostomy Information and Support Society (GISS)
This workshop is suitable for anyone who might need to assist a person with a meal through a tube.
Support workers, speech pathologists, dieticians, child care workers and family members will find this workshop provides valuable information and skill development.
Posted: 02-03-2010
- Why Doesn't He Do What I Want Him to?
The Revised Triple C - Checklist of Communication Competencies
Without speech it can be hard to work out a person’s communication skills. Not everyone can understand speech but the Disability Services Act says we still need to provide information in a way that has meaning for the person. This half day workshop teaches you to recognize different levels of communication and how to adapt your communication style for meaningful interactions with people who have a significant intellectual disability.
Posted: 02-03-2010
- Easy English Writing Course
Do you want to make written information more accessible to your staff and customers?
This course will provide you with essential skills in writing and formatting documents to make them easy to read for people with limited literacy skills. The benefits to your business or organisation are: improved connection with your audience,
efficiency and productivity
Posted: 02-03-2010
- Fatigue Information Session
A program for people with MS, their friends and family
These face to face sessions will explain the nature of MS Fatigue, why it occurs and what you can do to manage this invisible symptom.
Energy effectiveness techniques, diet, sleep, exercise & communication will all form part of the discussion. Call Andrea Salmon for details or to register.
Posted: 01-03-2010
Events and Activities
- UNSPEAKABLE 2010
Comedy gets the silent treatment!
Comedy gets the silent treatment again in 2010 as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, following the sell-out successes in 2008 and 2009. Enjoy the best in physical comedy in this unique show that shatters all language barriers.
Posted: 08-03-2010
- Urban Beat
Club Wild presents a fully accessible night of live Hip Hop, MCs and Breakdancing!
Posted: 05-03-2010
- NDS Accommodation & Social Participation Conference
6-7 May 2010
Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Gold Coast
Movine On: Supporting people with disability to manage change
Posted: 01-03-2010
- Hip Hop Workshops
Learn to MC, make beats, DJ and shake your booty!
Posted: 17-02-2010
- I See You: You See Me
Explore how you see yourself and the way the world sees you through contemporary media, video and music making.
Posted: 17-02-2010
Publications and Research
- ME/CFS Australia (Victoria): Diagnostic Guidelines for ME/CFS
The key document for medical practitioners in diagnosing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The 'ME/CFS Clinical Case Definition and Guidelines for Medical Practitioners' by Carruthers et al (2003) is the key document for diagnosing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Posted: 09-03-2010
- Accessible Arts E-newsletter
Arts & Disability News
A free monthly e-newsletter from Accessible Arts in NSW covering local, national and international news about those leading the way in the arts & disability sector. Also highlights creative inclusive opportunities for people with disability locally, nationally and internationally.
Posted: 05-03-2010
- Out There in Darebin & Yarra Autumn 2010
Accessible programs, activities and events in the cities of Darebin & Yarra
Check out the latest edition of Out There in Darebin & Yarra. Filled with lots of activities and events for people with disabilities.
Posted: 02-03-2010
- Paralympic Games
An Overview of the Paralympic Games and a Schedule of Live Broadcasts
Some little known facts about the Paralympic Games
Posted: 19-02-2010
- Accessible Arts E-newsletter
Arts & Disability News
A free monthly e-newsletter from Accessible Arts in NSW covering local, national and international news about those leading the way in the arts & disability sector. Also highlights creative inclusive opportunities for people with disability locally, nationally and internationally.
Posted: 12-02-2010
Services and Programs
- MS Teen Day
For Teenagers at Secondary School who have a parent with Multiple Sclerosis
Bowling is back by popular demand!
Posted: 01-03-2010
- ME/CFS Australia (Victoria): New ME/CFS Support Groups
Do you need support to help manage your ME/CFS
ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) are currently setting up new ME/CFS Support Groups in areas around Victoria.
Posted: 23-02-2010
- Stitched Up Drama Program
For teenagers with mild to moderate disabilities
JCAAA, in partnership with Red Stitch Actors Theatre, present 'Stitched Up'. Mondays, St Kilda.
Posted: 30-11-2009
- Enhancing Vacataion care Program
helping children and teenagers with disabilities access school holiday programs
JCAAA can support your son or daughter to attend a mainstream school holiday program.
Posted: 24-11-2009
- Holiday Arts for Adults
JCAAA and Chapel off Chapel present Holiday Arts for Adults with disabilities
A variety of visual and performing arts workshops facilitated by professional artists in the funky Chapel off Chapel studios in Prahran. Beginning Monday 11 January.
Posted: 23-11-2009
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