No Images? Click here More accessibility as first ‘Changing Places’ facility opens in W.A shopping centreA new ‘Changing Places’ facility has opened at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre. They are secure, fully accessible public toilets with change tables and hoists for people living with disability. Rocky Bay customer Marissa Florias and a few lucky customers from our Duncraig site attended the launch. Accommodation VacanciesWe currently have vacancies in our Noranda, Thornlie and Karrinyup Group Homes and our Hamilton Hill Independent Living Units in a warm and welcoming environment. If you or your loved ones fancy a break, our Guest Houses are currently taking bookings. Have you planned for your child’s future?Future Living is dedicated to helping parents plan for the future of their child living with a developmental disability. They understand the challenges parents face in planning for their child’s long-term future and offer a unique range of disability planning and support services. Apple iOS Workshop on Wednesday, 7th of February Do you own an iPhone or iPad? Our Advanced Technology Solutions team is running a workshop to enhance your understanding of the customisation and accessibility features of iPads and iPhones to make life easier for you. Transform with Technology (Free) Info Session Wednesday, 21st of FebruaryTechnology can be used for anything, from opening a can to locking your front door. In this info session, we’ll teach you how to use technology to increase your independence at home. Kyal’s Doggy DelightsEntrepreneur and Rocky Bay client Kyal hand makes and sells healthy dog biscuits through his micro-enterprise, ‘Doggy Delights’. He established the business after participating in the NDIS ‘Finding and Keeping a Job’ program which supports students living with disability transition from school into the workplace. Befriend – meet new friendsBefriend is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people connect, make friends and develop new skills. All you have to do is sign up to their mailing list to join the Befriend network. They run a huge range of initiatives and events every month which range from afternoon tea to dog walking and specialist hobby groups. Disabilities are not always obviousNia Sims, who lives with an autoimmune disease, writes about how people living with an ‘invisible disability’ are perceived in public. |