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David Perry
Al Jazeera
Tuesday 2nd June, 2015

In 2014, a disabled woman named Stella Young took the stage at TEDx in Sydney and introduced the audience to the concept of inspiration porn. She explained that disabled people…

Gerard Goggin & Katie Ellis
The Conversation
Tuesday 26th May, 2015

We’ve made real progress in embracing disability as part of everyday life in Australia. But there’s a fair way to go, as the TEDx Sydney missed opportunity showed last week.

Adam Turner
The Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 29th April, 2015

Adding the audio description tool is a good move but more could be done for disabled TV watchers, say policy advocates.

Museums Australia (Victoria), in partnership with Vision Australia and Vicdeaf
Wednesday 15th April, 2015

A Sensory Experience explores the world through the eyes and ears of the deaf and blind communities in Victoria and seeks to demystify some of the stereotypes and preconceptions that…

Suzanne Bull
The Guardian
Tuesday 24th March, 2015

With the number of disabled fans attending gigs doubling, improving accessibility makes sense for venues and audiences Disabled fans want to enjoy live music with their mates. They want the…

Kylie Northover
The Age
Saturday 15th March, 2014

Expect some nervous laughter during this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival, as disability and mental health issues skewer the mood. Proving that humour might well be the best medicine, three comedians…