By lauredhel on 15 January, 2010
The Australian Government officially launched the national Companion Card scheme around six weeks ago. The Companion Card enables some people with disabilities to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for a carer. If a PWD requires an attendant in order to participate in the event or access the [...]
Posted in accessibility | Tagged accessibility, australia, carer, companion card, social inclusion
By Chally on 28 October, 2009
I want to talk about how Australia’s ideas of the ideal Australian exclude people with disabilities. But first I have to explain a little about the Australian national myth. The ideal Australian figure is known as “the Aussie battler”. Essentially this is an ordinary man working hard to get by and support his family without [...]
Posted in social attitudes | Tagged ableism, australia
By lauredhel on 19 October, 2009
[This post was originally published on October 3, 2008 at Hoyden About Town.] *trigger warnings apply to this post: descriptions of abuse and sexual assault against women with disabilities** “This young woman [“Caroline”] has cerebral palsy, is wheelchair bound, totally dependent on carers for her personal and daily living activities, and non-verbal. Cognitively very aware, [...]
Posted in justice, violence | Tagged abuse, australia, communication, justice, law, rape, report, sexual assault, sexual violence
By lauredhel on 16 October, 2009
[This post was originally written for BADD - Blogging Against Disablism Day, and posted on May 1, 2008 at Hoyden About Town. The 2020 Summit was an attempt by the then-new Rudd government to brainstorm ideas for the country's direction in areas including the economy, health, social inclusion, sustainability, the arts, and so on.] This [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged australia, exclusion, invisibility, policy, summit
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