Here are some books on disability - by disabled writers - that I have bought and you might like. I have not read them all, but I plan to read a few this weekend when I’m in a hotel on enforced rest - bliss! Many are memoir but some are poetry and others are fiction. … [Read more...]
Chat with Dylan Alcott on media and brand representation for ANZ
I had a little chat with Dylan Alcott about representation for ANZ Australia's Bluenofes. "If you're not seeing us, you're not looking hard enough.” – I said. Media and brand representation is something I feel strongly about - I really want to see more disabled … [Read more...]
What’s with the image descriptions on my social media posts?
Do you have a social media account? Then this blog post is for you! What's with the image descriptions on my socials? You might have noticed I've recently made a big effort to do image descriptions on my photos on social media. Wait! Are you even following me on social … [Read more...]
My speech on choice and control in education and employment for Community Transition Support
CTS staff and Shanti Wong with Carly Findlay. Image: five people standing in front of banners. They're smiling. I was the keynote speaker at the Community Transition Support (CTS) forum on Tuesday 8 May. I spoke to a group of people working in the specialist education … [Read more...]
My speech on confidence and resilience at the Australian Tax Office
Some of you who know me might know that I used to work for the Australian Tax Office (ATO). I never disclosed it when I worked there, because extremely strict social media rules within the code of conduct. But I am able to tell you now, because I resigned in November 2017. I … [Read more...]