Category Archives: Intellectual disability

Call to match disability funding to needs

Posted on 30 May 2012 by

Date: 21 May 2012 Source: Courier Mail, pg 8 Reporter: Brittany Vonow Article Link: http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/call-to-match-disability-funds-to-need/story-fn6ck45n-1226361595885 Synopsis:   Jane Hopkins, who has an intellectual disability, has had a fulltime job with the Endeavour Foundation since 2008. Ruth Hopkins, Jane’s mother said while … Continue reading →

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Disabled man on assault charge

Posted on 8 April 2012 by

Date: 08.04.2012 Source: Courier Mail Reporter: Kay Dibben Article Link:  http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/disabled-man-on-assault-charge/story-fn6ck51p-1226321101701 Synopsis: Intellectually disabled man with a chromosomal disorder has been charged with indecently assaulting a child while on an escorted outing. The Department of Communities has launched an urgent investigation. … Continue reading →

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Website chronicles Pennsylvania’s history as center of disability rights movement

Posted on 27 March 2012 by

Date:  14/03/2012 Reporter:  Maiken Scott Source:  NewsWorks Article Link:  http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/35385-website-chronicles-pennsylvanias-history-as-center-of-disability-rights-movement Synopsis:   A new website called “Visionary Voices” (http://disabilities.temple.edu/voices/), created by Temple’s Institute on Disabilities, chronicles Pennsyvania’s history as the centre of the disability rights movement. Audrey Coccia’s story is featured … Continue reading →

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Disability advocate used pain to help others

Posted on 26 March 2012 by

Date: 23/02/2012 Reporter: Jim Simpson Source: Sydney Morning Herald – Article link:  http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/disability-advocate-used-pain-to-help-others-20120222-1tnyu.html Synopsis:    Kim Walker had a traumatic and institutionalised childhood  but turned her deprivation to the benefit of other by becoming a leading advocate for the rights of … Continue reading →

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The Intellectually Disabled in Australia Endure Poorer Health

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 09/03/2012 Source: Radio Australia Speaker: Associate Professor Julian Troller, Chair of the University of NSW’s Intellectual Disability Mental Health Radio Link: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/onairhighlights/the-intellectually-disabled-in-australia-endure-poorer-health Synopsis: Associate Professor Julian Troller, chair of the University of NSW’s Intellectual Disability Mental Health, School of … Continue reading →

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Lax investigations leave abuse of disabled unpunished

Posted on 27 February 2012 by

Date:  27/02/2012 Reporter:  Ryan Gabrielson Source:  California Watch Article Link:  http://www.ocregister.com/news/police-341698-state-department.html Synopsis: The lack of adequate care and supervision of disabled people living in state institutions in California was recently investigated by California Watch and the results of these investigations … Continue reading →

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Imprisonment can do a grave injustice to the intellectually impaired

Posted on 10 January 2012 by

Date: 29/12/2011 Source: The Age – http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/imprisonment-can-do-a-grave-injustice-to-the-intellectually-impaired-20111228-1pcso.html Author: Graeme Innes (Opinion) Synopsis: After more than 10 years in prison without a conviction, a 29-year-old Aboriginal man with an intellectual disability will finally be released. Marlon Noble was deemed unfit to … Continue reading →

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2011 Law Week Hypothetical

Posted on 28 September 2011 by

Date: 17/05/2011 Source: Video and transcript at the Legal Aid Queensland website Synopsis: On 17/05/11, Legal Aid Queensland held its annual law week hypothetical, this year focussing on people with intellectual disability in the criminal justice system. The case study … Continue reading →

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Shocking abuse and neglect revealed in boarding houses across NSW

Posted on 26 September 2011 by

Date: 17/08/2011 Reporter: Adele Horin Source: Camden Advertiser, http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/news/lifestyle/style/wellbeing/shocking-abuse-and-neglect-revealed-in-boarding-houses-across-nsw/2260824.aspx Synopsis: A report by the Ombudsman has revealed that many vulnerable residents, namely those with psychological and intellectual disabilities, have been subjected to shocking abuse, including physical and sexual assault by … Continue reading →

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Struggling family forced apart after support system lets them down: bleak future for battlers

Posted on 23 August 2011 by

Date: 17/08/2011 Reporter: Sophie Elsworth Source: The Courier Mail, p. 9 Synopsis: Ninety three year old Jack Barry has cared for his disabled son and daughter for all their lives but insufficient support systems has forced the family apart and … Continue reading →

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