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
I'm a full-time wheelchair user. And yet, given the right circumstances, I am able to work. Stella Young circumstancefulltime Change image and share on social
When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded. Stella Young feelfightflight 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
I do not identify as a person with a disability. I'm a disabled person. And I'll be a monkey's disabled uncle if I'm going to apologise for that. Stella Young apologisedisabilitydisable Change image and share on social
It is nothing short of baffling to me how a city like Melbourne, where I struggle to find accessible facilities on a very regular basis, could be considered the most livable city in the world. I suppose it all depends on what makes a city 'livable' for you. Stella Young accessiblebafflebasis share on social
People are uncomfortable about disability, and so interactions can become unintentionally uncomfortable. Stella Young disabilityinteractionpeople Change image and share on social