When Italian missionary Matteo Ricci arrived in China in 1583, he carried a mission with him: to forge a bridge for cultural exchanges between the West and the East that could change the course of history. Ricci achieved success, his arrival marking the beginning of the spread of Western books and art in the late … Read more
Popular award-winning Australian actress Chloé Hayden says she grew up thinking she “wasn’t supposed to exist” because she never saw autistic people like herself represented in media. Key points: Some of Australia’s best-known disability advocates and celebrities are appearing at the royal commission this week They are reflecting on their careers and experiences in a … Read more
Declan Lindsay can turn a handful of clay into a figure borne from his imagination in just a few minutes. Key points: Mr Lindsay works out of the Hobart art studio and gallery Artosaurus, which helps artists with disabilities to hone their craft and make money from their work After struggling to find an art school or … Read more
When Chanel Bowen was recovering in a hospital bed, she couldn’t know that she would be in Los Angeles in three years working for the biggest family animation business in Hollywood. Key points: Actors and filmmakers with disabilities still face barriers WA filmmaker Chanel Bowen acquired a disability but is working in Hollywood The film … Read more
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The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down “shonky” disability providers, telling them to “get off my scheme”. Key points: Bill Shorten says some providers were making themselves “NDIS millionaires” off the backs of taxpayers It’s been estimated that 15 to 20 cent of NDIS expenditure is rorted Dylan Alcott says … Read more
In a first for Tasmania, non-verbal children who use communication devices have taken part in a camp to help develop self-expression and ease communications with their loved ones. Mohammad Aldergham, CEO of Variety Tasmania, which organised the camp — called Motor Mouth — said it was designed to help families better engage with children who use augmentative and alternative communication … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a ruling Monday that will make hearing aids available over the counter without a prescription or an appointment. It’s a game-changer for many disabled people, who say the ruling will benefit millions of Americans with hearing loss. At the same time, the ruling illuminates barriers to hearing aid … Read more
Sexual assaults on public transport. Physical and verbal abuse so frequent you become too scared to leave home. Being picked up off the ground, filmed without consent, and singled out by crowds. Relentless trolling and strangers online telling you that you should be killed. These are all things people with disability in Australia routinely experience … Read more
