October 29 2008

Wheelchair users to benifit from Government payout Well despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the financial news something good has come from it. The Australian Government has announced a one off payment to pensioners. Single pensioners, including carers, and self-funded retirees on Commonwealth health cards will get $1400 and couples $2100 from December 8 in a lump sum. Carers will also get $1000 for each person in their care. This has prompted a noticeable rise in the enquiry rate for wheelchairs and new mobility scooters. The payment has come as a welcome relief for wheelchair and scooter users needing new equipment. Good on you Kevin Rudd, I dont agree with everything you do but this one has my tick of approval. More... 

8 October 2008

To the many disabled computer users who have difficulties using a keyboard or mouse plenty of options are being offered on the market to make life easier. Assistive technology news features an article which explains in detail how some of this technology can help. More...