Mar 5Self Managed Teams — An alternative structure in disability support teamsNot that very long ago I was a big proponent of the Team Lead and/or Personal Assistant as part of a team that supports a disabled person*. You know, the star person who provides leadership to the rest of the team, who could be heavily relied on to continue team…Disability6 min read
Jan 13Who’s really there for you in a pandemic?It’s one thing for governments to abandon people, they’ve been doing that since the beginning of time. But as communities we were led to believe in the good in people, and to put energy into the ‘greater good’. …Disability5 min read
Apr 15, 2021Why I won’t fight the NDIS and want the Government out instead.Why I won’t fight the NDIS and want the Government out instead. Here in Australia, the last few months has been a roller-coaster for people with disabilities and their families. Despite fierce objections by the disability community, the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are being rammed…Disability3 min read
Mar 16, 2021Beyond the social model of disability: What does it mean for those with an intellectual disability?In recent times there has been a shift in how the disabled community look at themselves. More and more disabled people are identifying with their disability and promoting pride with their disability. …Disability3 min read
Feb 8, 2021Practising PracticeUsually, writing is reserved for my pet professional topic of enabling disabled people and their families to build meaningful lives in their communities — aimed at a particular audience who I like to inform and support. …Writing2 min read
Feb 2, 2021The Life Paths of a Person with an Intellectual DisabilityThe typical life path of a person with an intellectual disability is not apparent to most, unless you are a parent, sibling or someone who deeply knows an intellectually disabled person. When you have an intellectual disability (and the same can be said for many disabled people) you are shepherded…Disability4 min read
Jul 2, 2020Why disabled people are left out of the Coronavirus conversationThe coronavirus has turned our whole world literally and figuratively upside down. With major events such as this, comes the myriad narratives to try and bring meaning to what is happening (including the inevitable conspiracy theories). …Disabled4 min read
