Embracing Employment: Disability is Not a Dirty Word By Jodie Cowie In a world where inclusion often seems like a distant ideal, it’s time to confront a crucial issue: disability in the workplace. Disability Action Week last year brought this to the forefront of my mind, reigniting a longstanding concern: how do we ensure … Read More
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How I have learnt to stand up for myself
How I have learnt to stand up for myself By Zahava Robb Growing up in a ‘lower-class’ family in Israel, my parents didn’t always know how to fight for my rights. They wanted me to be part of society and lead as normal a life as possible. I always wanted more than this. My father, … Read More
Having the choice to be child free
Having the choice to be child free By Zahava Robb “Do you have children?” This is a question I’m asked quite a lot. When I answer no, I often immediately encounter this look of, ‘ugh’ and an awkward silence from the asking party. Times are certainly changing – according to a recent study, the number … Read More
More than: a journey towards pride
More than: a journey towards pride Jodie Cowie When I reflect on my life, I often think of all the boxes that I tick and the different categories I fit. I think about what pre-conceived ideas and judgements that people may assume prior to even meeting me. The thing is, people don’t fit into categories. … Read More
Over-representation of People with Disabilities Coming Into Contact With The Criminal Justice As Offenders
Over-representation of People with Disabilities Coming Into Contact With The Criminal Justice As Offenders By Melissa Ryan 11 August 2023 Imagine you’re a young person with a cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability or ADHD, and you’ve just been arrested, but you don’t know what you did wrong or were powerless to prevent it from … Read More
Learning to ask for help!
Learning to ask for help! 2 June 2023 By Zahava Robb The first day I had to ask for help is the day I realised my limitations. There’s nothing I can do to change this – I said to myself: “welcome to your limited body – the era of love and self-acceptance starts … Read More
Prepare for Systems Battle
Prepare for Systems Battle 2 June 2023 By Jodie Cowie I am not sure if I was living in ignorance, or under a rock or with my head in the sand. But prior to my disability, I thought and I hoped that accessibility, was exactly that, accessible. I thought that the existing systems were … Read More
Equal among equals: My experience traveling with disability
Equal among equals: My experience traveling with disability 11 April 2023 By Zahava Robb Hi everyone my name is Zahava. If it makes it easier, you can call me Goldie. A little about me – I’ve was diagnosed with junior rheumatoid arthritis at age 8, since then I’ve had multiple hip and knee replacements. I’m … Read More
Airlines and airports must be more disability friendly
Airlines and airports must be more disability friendly 11 April 2023 By Melissa Ryan When it comes to catering for the needs of passengers with disabilities, most airlines and airports display atrocious levels of customer service. People with disabilities have been left standing in pain at weigh bridges at airports-because someone has forgotten to bring … Read More
Travelling, why it is not for the fainthearted
Travelling, why it is not for the fainthearted 11 April 2023 By Karene Gravener Without hesitation, I would say travelling is one of the things I love most in life. However, travelling can be much more stressful and complex when travelling as a person with disability. The process requires significant planning and forward thinking. However, … Read More
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