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Karly’s Journey: From volunteer to leading disability advocate and role model
Living with cerebral palsy and reliant on a wheelchair, 30-year-old Karly Moller-Buck has never let her disability define her — and through her work and volunteering at PCYC, she’s become a driving force for inclusion, confidence, and community impact. Karly started using the gym facilities at PCYC Muswellbrook in the Upper...
Changing attitudes starts with inclusion: disability belongs in public life
There’s something powerful about simply being seen. When persons with disabilities are included in everyday life,...
Mesothelioma diagnosis? Here are 5 things you need to know
Understanding mesothelioma detection can empower you when dealing with this scary diagnosis. Different checks...
“Roam On”: The story behind deaf roamer
I didn’t set out to build a brand. I set out to survive a storm. When Hurricane Irma swept through Florida, I...
Accessible travel: A journey of inclusion and empathy for neurodivergent families
Traveling is often described as a journey of discovery, but for families with autistic children, it is first and...
Autism is lifelong—Our acceptance must be too
Autism has received increased attention recently, resulting in the rise of harmful misinformation about the...
Beyond awareness – Developmentally disabled people need protection
While our society has made strides towards inclusivity and change, developmentally disabled individuals remain...
Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action
Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (ADS) sets out a vision for a more inclusive society. Yet too often, strategies and policies that are ambitious in their vision for our rights and inclusion remain words on paper, rather than actions that create real change. That’s why the federal government’s commitment to...
Advance legislation to improve health of the disability community – kids like Lillian need you
Lillian, a 6-year-old from Missouri, has been fighting for her life and health since she came into the world on a hot day in May of 2017. She immediately underwent heart surgeries and was later placed on ECMO, a machine to help provide cardiac and respiratory support. Like any parents, her parents were scared and unsure of what would...