A year ago Emma's mum, Jo, says she was withdrawn, happy spending hours watching DVDs and didn't want to leave the house. Emma has never had much speech and the impact of autism has often made life … [Read more...]
It is really terrific news that the Commonwealth Government has signed Bilateral Agreements with the New South Wales and Victorian Governments for the roll out of the NDIS in these states. Here is … [Read more...]
Margaret Ward has a lot of practical, heartfelt and straight-talking wisdom to share. Originally a practicing architect in housing, she became a parent of a person with disability and as a … [Read more...]
I find myself often being asked by parents and those who work in the disability sector about being a 'sibling'. Have there been difficulties growing up? How do I get my kids involved? I don't want my … [Read more...]
“Some stories enhance life; others degrade it. So we must be careful about the stories we tell, about the way we define ourselves and other people.” (Burton Blatt) NPR is an American non-profit … [Read more...]
Lucy and her family have been very thoughtful in creating a role at her local florist. In this article we share the very practical steps they took. Download the word version of … [Read more...]
"If I look at you like an impoverished person and you see yourself as a victim, no amount of money will change this." Below is an excerpt of a speech I delivered for The School for Social … [Read more...]
Today is International Day of People with Disability. I tossed around whether to write something for it. I felt … [Read more...]
