News Archive
2012
- Shake-up for disabled students - Federal minister Brendan O'Connor flags a major shake-up of funding for students with a disability. 15 February 2012.
- Fine parking disgrace - Hundreds of people have been caught parking illegally in disabled car parks. 14 February 2012.
- Travelling Chair - Online social network encourages people to share reviews about accessibility. 7 February 2012.
- Victoria presses for NDIS - Baillieu government urges Canberra to commit to spending more than $6 billion a year on NDIS. 7 February 2012.
- Sensor technology clamps down - Abuse of disabled parking bays could become a thing of the past. The Age. 4 January 2012.
2011
- A gift of walking - Cole receives the gift of walking, his Christmas wish is for other children to follow in his footsteps. Herald Sun. 24 December 2011.
- Have your say about school - The Victorian Government is researching the experiences of school students with a disability. 14 December 2011.
- Day for disability - People celebrate achieving goals on International Day for People with Disability. Today Show. 5 December 2011.
- Disabilities celebrated - Bendigo will celebrate International Day for People with Disability today. 3 December 2011.
- Disability Vilification Discussion - Changing the Law to Prevent the Humiliation & Intimidation of People with Disabilities in Public, the Media, Film, Television & Radio. 30 November 2011.
- IDPwD looks beyond disability - Scope to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on Saturday 3rd December. 29 November 2011.
- Up to life on two feet - Steven Barsoum steps up to life on two feet with a Hart Walker. Herald Sun, 27 November. 27 November 2011.
- Spread the Word Week - From November 27 – December 3 NDIS is holding a week of action across Australia. 28 November 2011.
- Long wait for new wheels, The Age - Stella Young is waiting for a wheelchair replacement model she needs for her busy life. 21 November 2011.
- Better Start for Children with Disability - Children 6 years and under have access up to $12,000 for early intervention services. 18 November 2011.
- Communication Access Symbol - New Universal Symbol for Communication Access developed in Victoria and led by Scope. 18 November 2011.
- Communication Access - Communication Resource Centre & CAN launch Communication Access Symbol on 17 November. 17 November 2011.
- Order online for only $10 - 2012 Kaleidoscope Calendar of the Annual Art Exhibition Top 12 finalists artworks. 17 November 2011.
- Jennifer Fitzgerald appointed to CEO - Jennifer Fitzgerald has been appointed to the position of CEO of Scope, effective January 2012. 18 November 2011.
- Will you spread the word? - Governments agree to deliver the foundational work for NDIS by mid 2013. 24 October 2011.
- Ritchie Centre free public forum - A forum for anyone interested in the developing treatments for Cerebral Palsy. 20 October 2011.
- Social Inclusion Week 2011 - Collaborate, Connect and Celebrate. Raise awareness & foster belonging in your community. 19 October 2011.
- Look for the Driveway Assist Logo - The Driveway Assist program helps people with a disability with tasks like filling a car with petrol. 18 October 2011.
- Celebrate Social Inclusion Week - Conference 25 November & Free, Family, Fun day 26 November at the State Library. 17 October 2011.
- National Disability Awards finalists - Twenty-one of Australia’s most inspirational people nominated for the National Disability Awards. 10 October 2011.
- Story on ABC News - Smart phones and tablets are offering people with disabilities a much easier way to communicate. 29 September 2011.
- View the gallery showcase - Students express themselves through Scope See Me September Creative Showcase. 27 September 2011.
- Secure your place for 5th November - Supporting social interactions between students with ASD & their peers. Pat Mirenda Workshop. 24 September 2011.
- Brave little Jonah in Herald Sun - Little Jonah is one of a kind, and now that he has taken his first steps there is no holding him back. 16 September 2011.
- Geelong walk brings smiles to faces - 130 walkers turn out for the Scope See Me September Geelong Walk. Geelong Advertiser. 13 September 2011.
- Transport Safety Victoria website - Transport Safety Victoria has a new website making it easier for Victorians to find resources. 13 September 2011.
- Scope See Me September Ball photos - Thanks to all who supported the Scope See Me September Ball. On the night we raised $129,250. 8 September 2011.
- Listen to ABC Radio National - Scope Young Ambassadors Conference challenges perceptions of living with a disability. 6 September 2011.
- Pride of Australia Courage Winner - Lynette Rowe has turned her disability into a positive influence on the community. Herald Sun. 31 August 2011.
- Walk With Me - Celebrating people of all abilities at Federation Square on Sunday 18th September. 26 August 2011.
- Celebrate people of all abilities - Scope See Me September Geelong Walk on Sunday 11th September 2011. 23 August 2011.
- Scope welcomes NDIS support - Australian Government supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 21 August 2011.
- Communication Access Symbol - The Communication Access symbol is the newest access symbol in Australia. 14 August 2011.
- Scope and Ashcare - Scope has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Aschare to consider merging. 12 August 2011.
- A Better Start for Children - Scope provides services for families eligible for the Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative. 10 August 2011.
- Professor Pat Mirenda Workshops - Workshops on communication, autism spectrum disorders & positive behaviour support. 4 August 2011.
- National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week - Scope asks all to celebrate National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week. 1 August 2011.
- Rudely Interrupted supports NDIS - Rohan Brooks from Rudely Interrupted explains why Rudely is backing NDIS. 28 July 2011.
- Give Ability Store - Westfield Doncaster launches the Give Ability Store, with all proceeds going to Scope. 27 July 2011.
- Special Olympics Summer Games - Australia receives 121 medals, finishes eighth and displays great courage and commitment. 19 July 2011.
- Communication Access Symbol - New symbol enables people to recognise communication accessible service. 8 July 2011.
- Grow your business and community - Free or low cost things you can do to make your business more welcoming and accessible. 7 July 2011.
- Inside Scope, June Issue - Inside Scope includes Bendigo’s Fishing Weekend, Shannon Park Redevelopment & more. 5 July 2011.
- Rate your train station - The Metropolitan Transport Forum has developed a tool to allow users to rate their train station. 4 July 2011.
- "The Oscars of the marketing world" - ‘See the person’ mantra wins Cannes Lion Grand Prix for Good Award. 29 June 2011
- Scope See Me September - Scope See Me September encourages all communities to look beyond disability. 27 June 2011
- Have your say - Make changes which will lead to better quality services for taxi customers in Victoria. 24 June 2011.
- World Report on Disability - An extensive picture of the global situation of people with a disability by WHO & the World Bank. 22 June 2011.
- Reversal over funding for autistic boy - An autistic boy has won funding for an aide after first being rejected. The Age. 8 June 2011.
- Inside Scope, Issue 1 - Issue 1 includes the Montclair makeover, 'Sailability' and more. Subscribe today. 6 June 2011.
- Regional Rail Link - New rail line to provide extra trains for thousands more passengers across Victoria in peak period. 2 June 2011.
- Access Through Advocacy - A free workshop for parents & carers of young people with a disability. Evening and daytime sessions. 25 May 2011.
- First in museum access for deaf - Onsite access to Auslan and caption services at the National Sports Museum. 23 May 2011.
- Flashmob for people with a disability - 400 people with and without a disability descend on Federation Square for a flashmob. See video. 18 May 2011.
- State Government Taxi Industry Inquiry - Victorian Government announces major inquiry into the taxi and hire car industry. 17 May 2011.
- Thousands protest against cuts - 5,000 people march through central London to warn the government of the impact of spending cuts. 16 May 2011.
- Offer to trial disability support scheme - The Victorian Government has offered to trial the proposed national disability support scheme. 12 May 2011.
- Support to students with disabilities - Julia Gillard announces funding of $200 million to provide extra support for students in schools. 10 May 2011.
- 'My Calendar' & 'Communicate around the home' - New from the Communication Resource Centre. Visit the online store and order today. 6 May 2011.
- Scope's Respite Campaign - Help us raise $690,000 to replace our children and adult respite facilities - providing the best care. 3 May 2011.
- View the conference videos - Communicate, Participate, Enjoy! - Solutions to Inclusion Conference videos now available. 29 April 2011.
- Diana Heggie to retire as CEO - Diana Heggie, Chief Executive Officer of Scope has made the decision to retire effective 30/09/11. 13 April 2011.
- Listening to those rarely heard - New video supporting those with intellectual disability to make decisions. 8 April 2011.
- Internet Training Workbooks - Vicnet's new Easy English Internet training workbooks are now online. 7 April 2011.
- Be in it to win it! - Purchase tickets to the Scope Raffle drawn on 17 June 2011. A total prize pool of $39,590.00. 24 March 2011.
- Man robbed twice in three months - Man forced to consider extreme step of chaining his wallet to his wheelchair. Herald Sun, 22 March 2011.
- Draft report recommends NDIS - Report into Long Term Care & Support for People with a Disability. Productivity Commission. 11 March 2011.
- Information sessions across Victoria - The Multi Purpose Taxi Program makes it easier for Victorians with a disability to afford taxis.10 March 2011.
- NDIS has Scope for Glen Iris woman - NDIS would greatly help Joanne Van Den Eynden manage wheelchair costs. Stonnington Leader. 9 March 2011.
- Upcoming NDIS Information Forums - NDIS Information Forums are being held across Victoria. Show your support at a forum near you. 7 March 2011.
- Improve services to crime victims - The Department of Justice is conducting a survey aimed at adults with a disability and carers. 23 February 2011.
- See the person, not the disability - Scope concern over Cerebral Palsy Alliance ad that risks reinforcing negative stereotypes. 21 February 2011.
- Tennis Victoria Disability Programs - Tennis Victoria facilitates a number of tennis programs for people with a disability. 28 January 2011.
- Cerebral Palsy Australia website - New Cerebral Palsy Australia website with learning centre and share your story portal. 27 January 2011.
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