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Being an ally to people with disabilities

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Being an ally to people with disabilities

Do you even know what it is — beyond the obvious use of two or three well-known insults?

Across the board, I believe ableism is often the forgotten prejudice. The one so well absorbed into society's structures that many people don't even notice it's there.

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The budding neuroscientist and poet with cerebral palsy who wants to become a doctor

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The budding neuroscientist and poet with cerebral palsy who wants to become a doctor

When Jerusha was a child with cerebral palsy, doctors told her parents she would never walk or talk. But now aged 25, she's hoping to become a doctor herself and help others with disabilities.

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Elise moves into a home of her own

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Elise moves into a home of her own

Moving into your own home is a special milestone but for Elise Miller, it holds extra significance.

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Melanie's NDIS story

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Melanie's NDIS story

Melanie Schlaeger describes herself as a "can-do" person who loves to travel and spend time with her friends.

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