We want to shout out 2 school-based sporting programs. Sporting Wheelies' Raising the Bar program and Disability Sport & Recreation's Wheel Talk program are raising awareness and teaching students how to play #inclusive sports. You can read more in our newsletter: bit.ly/IAGMarch2025.

Applications for the Victorian Disability Advisory Council close 12 April 2025. The council is looking for people with lived experience of disability and aims to represent the diversity of #pwd in the community. You can apply on the Victorian Government website: bit.ly/apply_vdac.

This month, we’ve been listening to the Breaking Sound Barriers #podcast, presented by Zoe Warwick and Nathan Moir. Each episode, a different person with #disability shares their perspective and #experiences. Listen for free on the RTR FM website: bit.ly/BreakingSoundB….

Nominations close on 8 April 2025 for the HESTA Excellence Awards. They recognise dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. 8 winners will each receive $7,500. You can find out more on their website: bit.ly/HESTA_awards.

Our April newsletter hit inboxes this week. Read it online: bit.ly/IAGApril2025 Want to stay up to date on work that’s happening in the #accessibility and #inclusion space? Sign up for our monthly newsletter: eepurl.com/hELTX1 This month’s banner is by Catherine.

Our next online #PlainLanguage workshop will run on Thursday 22 May. You will learn practical skills to #write and #edit in plain language. It costs $155 +GST to join per person. To register and pay, please fill out this form: forms.office.com/r/g5rPQMfN89.

This month we take a deep dive into the world of #AssistanceDog training. The term ‘assistance dog’ includes any dog trained to support someone with their #disability. For example, guide dogs, therapy dogs and many more. You can read more on our website: bit.ly/assistance_dogs.

Starting to plan your #AnnualReport? Consider providing a #PlainLanguage or #EasyRead version and incorporate #accessibility from the start. You can request a quote on our website: bit.ly/OnlineQuoteReq….

We created an #EasyRead version of the NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025–2030. It sets out how the National Disability Insurance Agency will improve outcomes for #FirstNations people with disability and their communities. You can read more on our website: bit.ly/FN_StrategyER.

Meet Catie, one of our #GraphicDesigners. Catie always dreamt of making a career out of creating #art. Read about how she learned she can use her skills for #AccessibleDesign. You can read more about Catie’s interests in the #interview on our website: bit.ly/OurTeam_Catie.

Today is #InternationalGuideDogDay. #GuideDogs play a crucial role in supporting people who are #blind or have #LowVision to become more independent and confident in travel. You can read about one person’s journey with their Guide Dog on our website: bit.ly/GuideDog_artic….

We recently ran a series of webinars that prompted questions about #accessibility. We’ve tried to answer those questions and provide resources to help you learn about incorporating accessibility into your #communications project. Read more on our website: bit.ly/accessibility_…

In 2024, the Australian Government released its plan to develop and support the vocational education and training sector – the VET Workforce Blueprint. We provided #editing, #proofreading and #accessibility services on the Blueprint. You can read more on our website: bit.ly/OurWork_VETedi….

We’ve been listening to the Seeing Eye Dogs Show presented by Vision Australia Radio. In the episode, ‘Puppy Caring Story: Karen and puppies at kindy’, Karen talks about raising SED puppies for the past 17 years. Listen on the Vision Australia Radio website: bit.ly/SeeingEyeDogsS….

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. In acknowledgement of this day, we encourage you to think about how important it is to make technology and websites #accessible for everyone. You can learn more on the GlobalA11yAwarenessDay website: bit.ly/GAAD.

We’re excited to share our new brand and website with you. We are passionate about #inclusion, #accessibility and clear #communication, and want to make sure the way we present ourselves to the #community reflects this. Explore our new website: bit.ly/InfoAccessGroup.

Whether you have an #EasyRead translation or #PlainLanguage edit, or need to meet a budget goal before 30 June, we can work with you to find a solution this end of financial year. To chat about your upcoming projects, you can send us an email: [email protected].

We’d like you to meet our Editorial and Marketing Assistant, Taylah. She has a passion for history and literature and cites Homer’s epic poem The Iliad as opening her mind to what is possible in literature. You can read more about Taylah on our website: bit.ly/OurTeam_Taylah.

There are many platforms for #PeopleWithDisability to get #support with and share their #writing. We created a list of Australian resources with competitions, awards, grants and information for writers with disability. You can read more on our website: bit.ly/CreativeWritin….