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
Physical access is one of the very first issues disability rights activists of the 1960s and '70s fought for. Stella Young 1960s70saccess 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
I use the term 'disabled people' quite deliberately, because I subscribe to what's called the social model of disability, which tells us that we are more disabled by the society that we live in than by our bodies and our diagnoses. Stella Young bodycalldeliberately share on social
Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking 'equal' means 'the same' and that we achieve equality by treating everyone identically. Stella Young achieveequalequality Change image and share on social
The mere suggestion that not speaking for a day can give you an appreciation of the social isolation that comes with the experience of disability, particularly those whose impairments prohibit them from communicating verbally, is insensitive at best. Stella Young appreciationcommunicateday share on social
For lots of us, disabled people are not our teachers or our doctors or our manicurists. We're not real people. We are there to inspire. Stella Young disabledoctorinspire Change image and 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
People with disabilities are simply part of diverse communities in the U.S. Stella Young communitydisabilitydiverse Change image and share on social
We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect. Stella Young condescensiondignitydisability Change image and share on social
