My everyday life in which I do exactly the same things as everyone else should not inspire people, and yet I am constantly congratulated by strangers for simply existing. Stella Young congratulateconstantlyeveryday Change image and share on social
Disability informs almost every part of my life. It's as important, if not more so, than my gender and sexuality. It's certainly a great deal more important to me than my religion or whether or not I caught a tram, ferry or bus to work. Stella Young buscatchdeal share on social
The battle to find a workplace that's wheelchair accessible is a feat in itself, let alone an employer who's going to be cool about employing someone with a disability in a job you actually want to do. Stella Young accessiblebattlecool share on social
The sentiment of those suggesting the Olympics and Paralympics be combined is no doubt well intentioned. But it also echoes the myth that disabled people want to be other than what we are - that we'd like nothing more than to be 'allowed in' with the able-bodied competitors. Stella Young allowbodiedcombine share on social
Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought. Stella Young bodydisabilityesteem Change image and share on social
Disability simulation fails to capture the nuance and complexity of living in a disabled body. And it certainly fails to give a deep understanding of systemic discrimination and abuse faced by disabled people. Stella Young abusebodycapture share on social
People are uncomfortable about disability, and so interactions can become unintentionally uncomfortable. Stella Young disabilityinteractionpeople Change image and share on social
There are real-world, devastating consequences for disabled women marginalised by the kinds of attitudes that deny them full agency over what happens to their bodies. Stella Young agencyattitudebody Change image and share on social
Let's not forget that the Paralympics, just like the Olympics, are built on a rich history. Stella Young buildforgethistory Change image and share on social
In Australia, a deaf person attending an interview must take their own interpreter at their own expense, or ask the employer to provide one. Believe me, nothing says 'I'm the best person for this job' quite like asking an employer to pay to interview you. Stella Young attendaustraliadeaf share on social
