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The politics of distraction…

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The politics of distraction…

We’ve all been worried for a while now about what changes were going to be made this year to the legislation that governs the NDIS.

Well yesterday the Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert gave an interview on talkback radio in Sydney – and let slip some of what he has planned.

And in the process pretty much confirmed what we were all so worried about.

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Living in Fear: award-winning shielding documentary created by disabled filmmaker

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Living in Fear: award-winning shielding documentary created by disabled filmmaker

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 film Living in Fear, which focuses on shielding during lockdown.

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Katie Price: Harvey & Me: A documentary that shares disabled son’s transition into adulthood

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Katie Price: Harvey & Me: A documentary that shares disabled son’s transition into adulthood

TV personality and former model, Katie Price and her disabled son Harvey come together in a new BBC documentary called Katie Price: Harvey & Me, to share the everyday challenges of living with complex needs and Harvey’s journey to an independent adulthood.

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Top 5 reasons why dating someone with a disability is great

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Top 5 reasons why dating someone with a disability is great

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.

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The realities of relationships with disability: 'It's almost like we're not regarded as sensual beings'

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The realities of relationships with disability: 'It's almost like we're not regarded as sensual beings'

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.

 

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