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14 May 2020

#AskForChange: Cassy challenges businesses to be fully accessible

Meet Cassy, an independent young woman with big plans. She has cerebral palsy, and she's calling for businesses to become communication accessible.

26 Mar 2020

#AskForChange: Jacob’s rallying cry for businesses to be accessible

Meet Jacob, 22-year-old student, mentor, and advocate. Jacob has cerebral palsy, and he's challenging businesses to become communication accessible.

20 Feb 2020

Speech isn’t the only way to have a conversation

By training customer service staff in effective communication techniques, businesses can make sure all customers are understood and included.

11 Feb 2020

Victoria and Amanda think the Australian Open is ace

Tennis enthusiasts and Scope customers Victoria and Amanda make it a point to visit the Australian Open every year. It’s a highlight every January.

29 Jan 2020

Getting out and about if your child has a disability

There are things that you can do to make your child feel safer and to ease your anxiety. Here are strategies you can use to make outings more manageable.

12 Jan 2020

The next generation learns why communication is for everyone

Communication aids can help your child get their message across. Scope’s Communication Aid Service produces communication aids specific to individual needs.

6 Dec 2019

Tips for travelling with a disability

If you or your travelling companion have a disability then a little extra pre-planning goes a long way towards having a fun trip.

6 Sep 2019

Scope awards Communication Access Symbol to Box Hill Police Station

In a world first, police officers from Box Hill Station have been trained by Scope to communicate effectively with people with communication difficulties.

26 Jun 2019

Students with autism experiment with ice sports

Late last year, students from Eastern Ranges School (a P-12 school for students with autism) had a go at ice skating at the O’Brien Group Arena.

20 Jun 2019

Sports mad Rosanna is up for anything

Rosanna has a passion for sport and is always keen to try something new. “I love all sports and I will always have a go."