Leap to 2016 - Happy New Year

January 8, 2016

Happy 2016 everyone!
ILCNSW staff was back on Monday 4-January. 2016 will be another busy and exciting year in reaching out and delivering services to our clients.
Check the dates of our popular Trainings;
download our 2016 Training Calendar
The second edition of the Helpful Handbook for Memory Loss is just published
download the 2016 Handbook

You can Connect with ILCNSW by:
- post your comments and likes on facebook
- call ILC Infoline on 1300 452 679
- search AT Magic Database on www.ilcnsw.asn.au
- watch our YouTube channel
- drop in to tour our Smart Display at Blacktown
- or experience the time-saving informative virtual display
We look forward to assisting you in finding relevant AT possibilities for your needs in 2016.

Assistive Technology Workshops

5 December 2012

Ability Technology, in conjunction with Hartley Lifecare, have been conducting a series of assistive technology workshops in Canberra this year.
The final one for 2012, will be held on 5 December, covering two topics: Memory Aids and Tablet Access.
Location: Hartley Lifecare, 6 Hodgson Place, Pearce, ACT

To book, contact Hartley Lifecare direct on 02 6282 4411.

Access All Areas Film Festival 2012

3 - 11 December 2012

The Sapphires and 10 new Australian short films
Access All Areas is an annual film festival featuring increased access for people with a disability. Each year, it showcases new Australian films around International Day for People with a Disability (3-Dec). The 2012 Season will be screening the Australian film The Sapphires, plus ten new family-friendly Australian short films, including award-winners The Maker and The Missing Key. To view the program, screening times and dates, go to www.aaaff.com.au/cinema-tour

The feature films with closed captions and audio description are screened at Dendy Opera Quays, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Parramatta Riverside Theatres and Campbelltown Arts Centre. Bookings for the festival are NOW OPEN! All tickets are FREE but you must book to reserve your seat or wheelchair space. Booking details are:

To book for Dendy Opera Quays and Riverside Theatres Parramatta, contact the festival office (10am to 6pm)
phone: (02) 9281 5608
email: bookings@thefestivalists.com

To book for Casula Powerhouse, contact the Casula Powerhouse Box Office:
phone: (02) 9824 1121
email: reception@casulapowerhouse.com
or visit www.casulapowerhouse.com

To book for Campbelltown Arts Centre, contact Lisa Grimson:
phone: (02) 4645 4327
email: lisa.grimson@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

Some services vary depending on location, please check the festival website www.aaaff.com.au

International Day of People with Disability

3 December 2012

IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. Celebrated on 3 December each year, the day seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of the integration of people with disability. IDPwD brings the world together to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of people with disability. The 2012 UN theme is 'Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all'. Visit IDPwD website for more info.

In NSW, the event is celebrated through the Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign. Up to 100 events are held throughout November and December to celebrate the diversity and ability of people with a disability. For more info, go to www.dontdismyability.com.au

Assistive Technology Workshop on Tablets

28 November 2012

Ability Technology will be conducting a FREE workshop on Tablets, covering the strengths, weaknesses, comparisons and access of this highly popular portable device.
at: Senior Citizen Complex, 204 Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga
on: 28 November 2012, 3:00 to 4:30pm

To book, email attendance requests to info@ability.org.au

Great Opportunity to see the new ILC Display!
Venue: ILC NSW, Blacktown
Date and Time: 14-Nov-12 (Wednesday) 11am-12:30pm
Address: Westpoint, Shop 4019, Level 4,
17 Patrick Street, Blacktown NSW

ILC has moved from Parramatta to Blacktown in April 2012.
We are inviting the public to come to our Open Day;
to see the new Display which includes a one-bedroom apartment built to the Livable Housing Design Guidelines,
and to view selections of Assistive Technology products on Display.

RSVP: Gayani De Silva on 02 9912 5820 or email info6@ilcnsw.asn.au