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Mum's picture book celebrates autistic son who 'climbs mountains' in his sleep
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We all have mountains to climb, and how we climb them shouldn't matter.
That's the message mother and author Nissa Rae hopes to convey about raising a child with autism.
Disability and older Australian advocates demand NSW government make residential accessibility standards mandatory
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Julie Charlton has a clear picture of what her "utopian life" looks like: A house without front steps, a wide corridor and kitchen benches within her reach.
"I just want to be able to do those mundane tasks that everyone else gets to do," she said.
I took a fun photo celebrating my disability. Then a stranger shared it
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Back in 2020, I wrote an article for the ABC about how being disabled adds an extra layer to the challenges of making new friends.
It was well received, and I even got a few replies from some lovely local strangers offering to meet me for a coffee.
How my life has changed in the year since I became an amputee
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On June 30 last year, my life was forever changed.
I'd missed an important work deadline, and my friends and family were concerned about my welfare. When they couldn't reach me, they came to my home. They called police after I didn't respond when they knocked on my door.
Travel blogger Shane Hryhorec helps wheelchair users to explore the world, but not without 'challenges'
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An Australian blogger has gained online popularity after documenting his travel experiences as a wheelchair user.
Shane Hryhorec, who often travels for work and leisure, said he aims to capture "the good, the bad and the ugly," while he visits "dream holiday destinations" overseas.