Archive for March, 2019
A Carer’s Journey with Dementia
Mar
By Danika Godfrey-Potter What do you do when you’re diagnosed with dementia? And what do you do if you’re the partner of someone who’s received the diagnosis? This is what Bev and Brian went through when Brian was diagnosed with fronto temporal dementia in 2012. As Bev and Brian’s daughter in law, I watched their […]
New project explores how eye gaze technology can support students to engage in learning
Mar
Following a pilot project in 2018 to increase schools’ awareness about and access to eye gaze technology for recreation, communication and learning, the ILC is undertaking a new project titled Eye Gaze: Access All Learning Areas. Thanks to a grant from Non-Government Centre Support (NGCS), ILC speech pathologists and occupational therapists will work within schools […]
AGOSCI Conference coming to Perth: 28 – 31 August
Mar
Hear from local and international presenters in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) The ILC team is excited to be a part of this upcoming conference with a focus on ‘Building Connections and Changing PrAACtice’ in the field of AAC. AGOSCI is an inclusive group interested in enhancing the participation of all people […]
Right Respite Care Changes Warren’s World
Mar
Warren (79) and Hilary (78) are a retired couple who live in City Beach. Warren has a complex caring role for wife Hilary and he contacted the ILC WA’s Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (CRCC) service after discussing his situation with a family friend. The CRCC was able to assist Warren with understanding the supports […]