By Kate Hood Disabled people are not employed to speak for ourselves. We are rarely in leadership positions which allow us to drive the debate about what disabled people need during natural disasters. The truth is, we are being ignored, as usual, despite the efforts of some outstanding disabled activists, writes Kate Hood. Disabled people… Continue Reading Welcome to my World
By Charbel Zada There is a shared frustration, a sense of déjà vu, among people with disabilities, every time we have to remind people to be more considerate of our needs. How many times must it be said: ‘Nothing about us, without us?’ writes Charbel Zada. My name is Charbel Zada. I’m a proud member… Continue Reading When the government asked people to wear masks, there was no consideration given to those who are hard of hearing
By Carlie Park I am bursting to talk about what my friends and I need during the pandemic. However, the opportunities for me to speak out have been fewer than usual and I am being shouted down for my views more loudly, writes Carlie Park. During the pandemic, healthy, non-disabled people (AKA “Low-Riskers”) have been… Continue Reading Challenge Rejected! 5 Isolation Challenges of a COVID-19 High-Risker
By Vanamali Hermans For many disabled people, hospitals are already traumatic places where we are spoken over, invalidated and dehumanised, writes Vanamali Hermans. Content Warning: This blog post contains descriptions of medical violence, trauma, ableism and death. It’s okay – COVID only really kills old and disabled people. If you’re young, you’re strong and healthy… Continue Reading We are not disposable – Disability and the health system during COVID-19
Be part of the public discussion on COVID-19 Are you a person with disability, and/or part of the Deaf community, who wants to share your thoughts, feelings or experiences during COVID-19? We are commissioning a series of short blogs to appear on our website. The blogs will be published and promoted across our social media… Continue Reading Paid Opportunity! Call for expressions of interest
We have the right to live independently in our communities In June this year, PWDA made a submission to the Disability Royal Commission, “Realising Our Right to Live Independently in the Community”. The submission highlighted the role of group homes, and other congregate living situations like boarding houses, in perpetuating violence and abuse committed against… Continue Reading No More Group Homes