Ablequest

Natalie Kaine, Senior Practitioner for Children and Young People at Vision Australia, continues her discussion about the special programs for children and young people offered by the organisation.

Time for an update on TAD, formerly called Technical Aid for the Disabled. Elaine Wziontek talks to CEO Anthony Lowe about clever ideas and personalised technology and TAD's skilled volunteers who design and build custom attachments for wheelchairs, bikes and walkers.

Natalie Kaine, Paediatric OT and Senior Practitioner for Children and Young People at Vision Australia, talks about the engaging programs and services VA has developed specifically for children and adolescents. Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Learn about LifeTec, a Brisbane based social enterprise that helps people with disabilities choose and manage the right technology. Elaine Wziontek speaks to Scott Green and Gary Darminin about technology providing practical solutions to make work and life easier.

In the previous program Martha Gouniai from Making Waves Foundation spoke about how the organisation uses sailing as a tool to build confidence, self esteem and new relationships. In today's Ablequest, Alice Anderson, a volunteer with Making Waves, talks about her sailing experiences with the Foundation.

Making Waves Foundation, formerly Sailors with DisAbilities, was established in 1994 to provide accessible sailing to disabled and disadvantaged children, youth and adults. Martha Gouniai, the program and volunteer manager, speaks about the many exciting programs available.

The Hon Gareth Ward MP, NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability, speaks about continued funding for advocacy, forthcoming legislation and possible changes to the NDIS.

Original broadcast date 09.04.2021

A look at current trends in assistive technology and the importance of selecting a product that you will actually use.

Original broadcast date: 26.03.21

Seniors Rights Service offers advocacy and legal assistance. Margaret Duckett, Chair and President, explains how they can help seniors across NSW.

Original broadcast date 12.03.2021

Nas Campanella, who is blind, talks about the technologies which enable her to carry out her busy on-air role as Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC.

Original air date 26-02-21