Disability discrimination accounts for the highest volume of complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission annually[1]. This can potentially lead to those living with an invisible disability to decide to hide their condition from prospective employers in fear of discrimination and social stigma, according to leading Disability Employment Services experts atWork Australia. In order to create inclusive workplaces, the need for support, open conversation and businesses to see the ability in disability, has never been more important.
A filmmaker, who lives with muscular dystrophy and hasn’t left the house in 10 months, is taking the documentary world by storm with her filmLiving in Fear,which focuses on shielding during lockdown.
TV personality and former model, Katie Price and her disabled son Harvey come together in a new BBC documentary calledKatie Price: Harvey & Me,to share the everyday challenges of living with complex needs and Harvey’s journey to an independent adulthood.
There are so many misconceptions about dating someone with a disability. So, to help dispell some of these myths, we recently shared a blog post from Becky, whose partner Dan uses a wheelchair, about common disability and dating questions. With February being our ‘love month’, we’ve asked her back to list some of the awesome things about dating someone with a disability.
Rachael and Andy's love is 12 years strong, and built on mutual support, care and endless respect. Like bodies, relationships can take all sorts of forms.
