From pink water bottles for breast cancer to dumping a bucket of ice water on your head for neuromuscular conditions, it seems we're bombarded by requests to be 'aware' of one thing or another. Stella Young awarebombardbottle Change image and share on social
I've lost count of the number of times that I've been approached by strangers wanting to tell me that they think I'm brave or inspirational, and this was long before my work had any kind of public profile. Stella Young approachbravecount share on social
I tend not to think about living to some grand old age. Then again, I don't think about dying, either. Stella Young agediegrand Change image and share on social
I do sometimes painful things to my body in an effort to conform to culturally imposed beauty ideals. Stella Young beautybodyconform Change image and share on social
I once choked on a chip at a friend's birthday when I was seven and had to be sent home, as I'd broken my collarbone coughing. Stella Young birthdaybreakchip Change image and share on social
For me, and for many other people with disabilities, our status as disabled people is one of which we are fiercely proud. Stella Young disabilitydisablefiercely Change image and share on social
By far, the most disabling thing in my life is the physical environment. It dictates what I can and can't do every day. Stella Young daydictatedisable Change image and share on social
Yooralla, like most disability service organisations, is full of good people who are passionate about the rights of people with disabilities. Stella Young disabilityfullgood Change image and share on social
I have always felt like a loved, valued and equal member of my family. Stella Young equalfamilyfelt Change image and share on social
When I was seven and watched an episode of 'Beyond 2000' that featured a floating armchair, I thought we'd definitely have one of those by 15, at the latest. Stella Young armchairepisodefeature Change image and share on social
