Are you excited to celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 24 April? 🦮 Service dog etiquette: - Don’t give training advice - Provide aid only if asked by the service dog’s handler - Keep your dog on lead in public - Speak to the handler, not the dog

Bark, bark! We heard that International Guide Dog Day is on Wednesday! 🦮 Service dogs are allowed in all public places, including: - Hospitals and health facilities - Cafés, pubs, and restaurants - Shops, markets, and supermarkets - Public transport, taxis, Ubers and carshare

A MOMENT OF ME 🦮 Ellen and Inka "I got Inka in 2018, she was a spritely 18-month-old pup back then, fresh out of guide dog school. We matched well because we both like to go at a quick pace when we walk!..." Read the whole moment here: buff.ly/3kBYyTB

From 40 cents an hour in a sheltered workshop to a paid podcast host and producer, find out how Gavin smashed the barriers society tried to build around him! 💪 The episodes from the Purple Orange Podcast are available on our website: buff.ly/45Y8FIl

EYDN and OVSA’s work is at risk. We are working hard with the government to confirm funding for EYDN and OVSA to continue past 30 June, and to advocate for the value of peer networks. Show your support 🫶 share this post and comment what OVSA, EYDN and peer networks mean to you!

Thanks for the support! We are working with government to confirm funding for EYDN and OVSA past 30 June, we’re sharing quotes from members about the networks importance “If we don't get funding, we will miss out on everything and anything that we worked so hard for.” Rachel High

MEDIA RELEASE: JFA Purple Orange & 11 disability, housing & ageing organisations call on the Master Builders Association & the Housing Industry Association to show leadership in supporting the rollout of the National Construction Code 2022 in SA. Read here buff.ly/4bkSU0y

From everyone at JFA Purple Orange, we want to wish all of you a happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month serves as a time to reflect on how far we've come, and recognise how far we still have to go. #PrideMonth

Imagine living in a home that feels like a prison. How would you feel and act? Episode one of the PO Podcast drops next week! Join us on Tim's journey of darkness to light, in which Tim leaves his group home and regains control of his life. Last season: buff.ly/45Y8FIl

It's #DisabilityPrideMonth! 🎉 Did you know that each colour in the flag has a unique meaning? Read here 👉 womansday.com/life/a43964487… Do you have a story or perspective to share for Disability Pride Month? Leave a comment or send us a DM.

Tomorrow is the first episode of the Purple Orange podcast season 2!🎙️ This season we cover finding freedom at home, facing fear, navigating dating apps, living regionally with disability, romance, love and more. Listen to last season on the PO website: buff.ly/45Y8FIl

Imagine living in a home that feels like a prison. How would you feel and act? Episode one of the Purple Orange Podcast is out! 🎙️ Tim takes us on his journey: darkness to light, leaving his group home and regaining control of his life. Listen here: buff.ly/45Y8FIl

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Or like life is kind of a drag? You wait for change to come. You wait, and you wait. Then it hits you, it’s not going to change unless you make it. Episode 2 of the Purple Orange Podcast Season 2 has been released! 🎙️ buff.ly/45Y8FIl

Have your say on the proposed lists of #NDIS supports 💬 There are 36 categories of NDIS supports that can be approved & 15 categories of goods and services that will not be funded. Draft lists: buff.ly/3LREzyp Survey: buff.ly/3WMrYl5 (closes 4:30pm ACST Sunday)

Interesting chat on ABC Adelaide Mornings today about #NCC2022, including basic accessibility & energy efficiency. SA Gov should invest in training, demo projects & monitoring. The SA #HousingCrisis won't end without more #AccessibleHousing Our thoughts: buff.ly/3UfkQfY

Policy spotlight 💡 Draft list of NDIS supports Federal Parliament passed the NDIS Bill. But this is not the end. The Govt proposes to implement Section 10 of the Bill through a new Rule with lists of what are and are not NDIS supports. Our response: buff.ly/3YWQjaR

If you use disability support workers, or you are a disability support worker yourself, YPINH is recruiting for people to star in their national campaign to attract and retain disability support workers. Interviews will be filmed for social media and website videos.

🚖 SA Passenger Transport Act Review recommends alternative Access Taxi models be assessed but, after a 2-year wait, still provides no details of real solutions to the terrible level of service. SA Gov must recognise change is urgently needed. Tom Koutsantonis MP #accesstaxi #access

It's complicated 💋 Dating can be challenging. Especially in the world of dating apps. Daniella shares her experiences and journey through the dating landscape. Hook up with us tomorrow for the release of episode three! Listen to previous episodes: buff.ly/45Y8FIl

It's complicated 💋 It’s time for Episode 3 of the Purple Orange Podcast! This time, we’re delving into the world of dating. So lean in and listen. It’s a journey you won’t want to miss. Hook up with episode three: buff.ly/45Y8FIl