This scoping report provides insights on how strengthening the connection between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) could reinforce efforts to
I've often felt that I am friends with people who disagree with my identity. But I don't have the luxury of cutting off everyone who has offended me. If I
Hannah said the care her boyfriend provided was something an able-bodied partner may not be able to offer, or even understand. For some love matches, it's a case of opposites
The involvement of First Nations peoples in developing a strategy for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is more important than ever, as new data shows greater numbers of First
Sexual and reproductive health services are often inaccessible to women with disabilities for many reasons, including attitudes from health providers and a lack of physical access. In this story, a
"The bottom line is that there are many individuals who prefer person-first language, and many others who choose to use identity-first language — and this is fine," Dr Mellifont said.
Despite the high levels of spending, people living with disabilities are far from being well provided for under this scheme. A small percentage have managed to traverse the bureaucratic maze
The ways educators orientate to disability is crucial to how they ensure students are not excluded from any aspect of educational participation because of the conditions they live with. An
I'd bought into the myth I wasn't "really" disabled and the belief that referring to myself as such — despite the very real, debilitating challenges I navigate each day —
Dr Zoe Aitken, Dr Glenda Bishop, and Alex Sully, University of Melbourne
Pursuit - University of Melbourne
Friday 2nd December, 2022
However, these barriers could be avoided if government policies and services were changed to provide the supports and services that would allow people with disability to be equal members of
Born with limb difference, like most disabled people, I have experienced stares and unkind comments my whole life. To avoid unwanted attention, I've tried to hide my disability.
