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Sydney Morning Herald: Why I’m not in the queue for the disabled loo by Liz Ellis.
There was a debate over policy and procedure but ultimately it came down to human conscience, something that I am incredibly appreciative of. But should I really have to rely on human conscience overriding policy and procedure?
The Globe and Mail: The sound (and sight and feel) of music for the deaf by Jill Mahoney.
Frank Russo helps make music for the deaf.
Working with a team of researchers, the Ryerson psychology professor invented a chair that allows deaf people to feel music through vibrations. He also works with both deaf and hearing musicians to compose music that focuses on vibrations and vision rather than sound.
The Los Angeles Times: Mentally ill prisoners get a second chance by Lee Romney.
Mental health courts are operating in 29 California counties, helping offenders and reducing crime in their communities.
As I mentioned a few days ago, I’m writing for the NSW Don’t DIS My ABILITY campaign at present. Here, have some tacky self-promotion!
This will be a bit of a shock if you’re invested in disabled bodies as broken and horrible and unlovable, so brace yourself.
I love mine.
I’ve been thinking about this man ever since, and the way he read me as abled. But mostly I’ve been thinking about assumptions about the kinds of people who do disability advocacy. Namely, there’s a strong perception amongst the abled public that people with disabilities are unable to advocate for ourselves. Supposedly, our abled family and friends do it all for us.
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