Archive for May, 2014
How can we provide better linkage between services?
May
Imagine moving to another country, another culture, you have been victim to extreme domestic violence, you don’t speak or understand a word of the language spoken by the people where you now live, you don’t drive and you have four children to care for. Where do you go and who do you turn to? I […]
ILC’s Trailer to Visit the Pilbara Region to Make Living Easier for Locals
May
In a bid to make everyday living easier for locals, the Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) will be visiting Western Australia’s Pilbara region in May and June with a large range of assistive equipment items on display and for trial in its independence trailer. As part of its country service, the ILC provides free expert […]
At work with Assistive Technology
May
Assistive technology can be key to enabling people with a disability to participate in all areas of society including employment. Kirsty is passionate about people with a disability being employed in mainstream employment and her story challenges the perception by many employers that people with a disability may require all sorts of high tech equipment […]
ILC launches new training services
May
On 30 April 2014, the Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) launched its new training services at an event attended by a range of health professionals, educators, and service providers, all of whom were interested to find out how the ILC can meet their training needs. With over 35 years experience and staffed by expert health […]
Research: Private vehicle access, modification and trip planning by people with disability.
May
WA consumers are being asked to contribute to national research being conducted in NSW into the experiences of people with disabilities using private modified vehicles. Please consider completing this questionnaire to ensure WA ‘s unique perspective is included in outcomes. This is a notice about a research study being conducted by the University of Technology, […]