Tag Archive for: disability

What it Means to Truly Belong When You Have a Disability

By: Helping Hands TV

“Diversity is being invited to the party, but inclusion is being asked to dance,” begins Dr. Louise Gosbell, on answering the question, What does it mean to be inclusive? Read more

Independence and Choice for Younger People with a Disability

By: Helping Hands TV

It’s daunting to know that of the 30,000+ people across Australia requiring specialist disability accommodation, almost half are currently living in unsuitable housing. Read more

Raising a Daughter with Apert Syndrome – in Indonesia

By: Compassion Australia

As Mother’s Day approaches, Compassion is shining a spotlight on those mums who are called to raise children with special needs like Angel, from Indonesia, and her teen daughter, Karunia. Read more

Changing Lives, One Coffee at a Time: Frapp & Capp Café

By: Helping Hands

Meet the people who are creating something beautiful from a simple cup of coffee. Read more

Defying Limitations is a Choice for Paralympian Matt Levy

By: Laura Bennett

Born at 25 weeks, Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Levy OAM had a tough start to life. Read more

A Day of Inclusion: “Cherish Our Role”

By: Mike Crooks

With events like the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD),  the United Nations is encouraging Australians to be a part of a worldwide push to create an inclusive community. Read more

Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season

By: Emily Bemmer

Christmas is a time for gathering together family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating both the traditions and spontaneity that come with the holidays. Read more

Museum “Touch” Experience for Blind and Partially Sighted to Benefit Everyone

By: Amy Cheng

The blind and people with low vision may soon be able to experience museums in a different way. Read more

Australia’s Longest-Serving Guide Dog Owner on Love and Loss, and Living with Blindness

By: Georgia Free

David Hume has lived a full and exciting life. He’s had fruitful careers in radio, retail and recruitment (to name a few). Read more

‘Champions’ – a Humorous, Inspiring Story of Special Olympic Athletes

By: Russ Matthews

Bobby Farrelly is best known for partnering with his brother, Peter, on many iconic, albeit borderline offensive comedies, like Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, and There’s Something About Mary. Read more