Last week I took part in a fantastic Twitter chat around the power of disability stories. The chat was a part of the National Museum of American History, as a celebration of the American Disability Act. Participants were from all corners of the globe – such rich, inclusive and … [Read more...]
Tim McCallum on The Voice Australia. Have a think about why you think someone with a disability inspirational.
When Jessie J cried upon hearing 34 year old Tim McCallum's performance of Nessun Dorma on The Voice last Tuesday night, I immediately thought of Stella Young's stance on inspiration porn. You know, disabled people applauded for doing ordinary things. Like banking or working.Tim … [Read more...]
Bloggers with disabilities on No Limits.
You might remember that late last year I was invited back to produce and anchor an episode of No Limits on Channel 31. My dear friend Kath (director of the show) was interested in how blogging allows people with disabilities to have a voice, and she wanted me to discuss that.I … [Read more...]
9 ways to make your blog more accessible for people with disabilities.
I know that many of my readers have disabilities, or are parents, support workers or staff within the disability community. And disabilities come in many forms – physical, mental, cognitive, temporary, permanent, hidden and visible. And one in five Australians have a disability. … [Read more...]
Disability media and Attitude TV – “Changing attitudes will change lives”.
AttitudeTV has recently come across the ditch, and has been airing on ABC TV in Australia each Saturday at 6.30 and on iView. It is a New Zealand made show focused on people with disabilities. It also holds the Attitude Awards - each International Day of People with a … [Read more...]