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A love letter to my disability, Myalgic encephalomyelitis

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A love letter to my disability, Myalgic encephalomyelitis

Dear disabled body,

Thank you for carrying my heart and soul these past 16 years. You've pushed me to become a better, braver person and taught me some of the most important lessons of my life. 

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Barriers people living with disability face finding work under microscope at royal commission, as Olivia finds purpose in employment

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Barriers people living with disability face finding work under microscope at royal commission, as Olivia finds purpose in employment

For Olivia Sidhu, having a job that pays a proper wage is the "greatest achievement" of her life.

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The highs and lows of travelling in regional areas when you have a disability

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The highs and lows of travelling in regional areas when you have a disability

When I became an ABC Regional Storyteller Scholarship recipient, based in Geraldton in Western Australia, I knew that my disability would obviously have some impact on the role.

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New video series explores the experiences of musicians with disability

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New video series explores the experiences of musicians with disability

ABC Classic has released a new video series exploring the experiences of musicians with disability to mark 2021 International Day of People with Disability.

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How a Japanese drumming class in a Hobart college changes the lives of students with disabilities

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How a Japanese drumming class in a Hobart college changes the lives of students with disabilities

"It makes me feel relaxed and it makes me feel really calm. It feels like home because I feel like I am a part of something," she said. 

Taiko means drum in Japanese, and the art form has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries.

"It's a bit of a workout for me because I am still trying to figure out the rhythm," Ms Glidden said.

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