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Andrew Pulrang
Forbes
Friday 31st March, 2023
The recent death of American disability activist Judy Heumann and dedication of a memorial statue for Australian disabled comedian, advocate, and journalist Stella Young, have me thinking about the lifespans
Andrew Pulrang
Forbes
Monday 27th March, 2023
It is the textbook version of a “Good Deed” – kind, uncomplicated, and seemingly apolitical, itself a potential relief in these politically polarized times. Yet, for actual disabled people, “helping
Joseph Shapiro
WVTF
"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives — job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example," she said. "It is
World Health Organisation
Friday 10th February, 2023

WHO ‘s latest report highlights that one in six people in the world have significant disability and experience inequity. What are these inequities and how can we address them ? WHO’s…

El Gibbs
Guardian Australia
Friday 14th October, 2022
Friday 14th October, 2022
When I was younger, I didn’t hide away, and would shout back at this public repudiation of my body. But I am tired now, and don’t have as much energy
2022-09-14
Melbourne Disability Institute and ABC
Australia, the land of the fair go. But do we really live with equal rights and opportunity? Let Us In! explores this theme through the lens of disability. What is
Gary Drevitch
Psychology Today
Wednesday 17th August, 2022
Infantilization is often a form of ableism. This behavior is offensive because it underestimates a person’s cognitive abilities and implies that people with disabilities are invisible, don’t matter, or
news.com
Thursday 11th August, 2022
Mr Steele-John is the only federal politician who uses a wheelchair, yet his bid to become the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
John Gilroy
The Conversation
Tuesday 9th August, 2022
My research and that of others shows the challenges faced by this group were always characterised as a “specialised field”. This means governments were aware of the issues but still
Emma Myers
ABC News
Sunday 7th August, 2022
Craig Wallace, head of policy at Advocacy for Inclusion, says the ban on plastic straws introduces another layer of complexity into the lives of people with disability by requiring them
Paul Johnson
ABC News
Thursday 4th August, 2022
Writer and disability advocate Hannah Diviney has turned a discussion about Beyoncé using an ableist lyric on her album Renaissance into a call for those with lived disability experience to
Jessie Tu
Women's Agenda
Tuesday 2nd August, 2022
Beyoncé has removed an ableist slur in a song from her new album after backlash erupted on social media from disability advocates.