This morning my wheelchair was taken to be fixed and checked over before going to Black Stump this weekend, so I thought, being stuck in my manual wheelchair not really being able to use my computer effectively, I’ll catch a … Continue reading →
theDazz.com has had a make-over this week. It was one of those jobs that needed attention, yet, I was feeling guilty “wasting” time on it. Most of it was spent seeking the right theme and plug-ins that would enable me … Continue reading →
The past two weeks has been full on with going to Perth last week to present on the Tuesday, while there on the Wednesday I took a train to Fremantle for fish and chips on the wharf, on returning home … Continue reading →
Just got back from a great meeting regarding doing a PhD. Things are starting to take shape, both for the actual topic and the administrative support required to undertake the PhD. This was the second meeting that we have had … Continue reading →
The Christopher Newell Prize recognises and commemorates the research and commitment of the late Revd Canon Dr Christopher Newell AM who was a strong advocate of the the needs of people with disabilities and their rights to access telecommunications during … Continue reading →
People with Complex Communication Needs (CCN) require improved methods of accessing telecommunications, given the communication barriers they face, to participate fully in society. This research explores the types of telecommunications access methods adults with CCN use and report to be useful, as well as their perspectives of the usefulness of a Video-Assisted Speech-to-Speech Relay (VAS) service.
Continue reading →The first quarter of the year has been a time to recover from the past few years of doing my honours research, to re-evaluate the direction I am wanting my life to go, to sort through relationships, to just trying … Continue reading →
In 1988 I was one of the winners from South Australia of a school competition ran by the Office of Multicultural Affairs of the Australian Federal Government. School students were encouraged to create a piece of art or writing that … Continue reading →
So, Christmas is here, a season of contradictions and mixed feelings. It’s ok to feel happy while feeling deep sadness. Enjoy tomorrow by lowering your expectations – not everything will go the way you would like. Try to do something … Continue reading →
Well, here it is, the keynote address I presented at the AGOSCI 2011 National Conference held in May. It is in three parts. I will endeavour to get Closed Captions added as soon as possible. http://youtu.be/-O9_xxFPgfc
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