Content by young people with disability. Talking about policy, advocacy and lived experience.
Britt, Dureece and Thanh talk about leaving bad work situations as young people with disability, the emotional impact of being without work, and reigniting your spark.
Dureece Moyden on what disability pride means to him: not parades, cheering, and celebration, but the right to exist without being judged.
Louise Weekley shares what raising her daughter has taught her about the importance of disability pride and embracing differences.
Mac Zamani writes about the complexities of disability pride and the importance of challenging toxic narratives.
CYDA Youth Councillor Louise Weekley gives a day-by-day account of their time at this year’s National Youth Disability Summit.
CYDA Youth Councillor Ezra Burnett reflects on what they’ve learned about identity, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
Caitlin Blanch on what CYDA’s National Youth Disability Summit taught her about the power of solidarity and asking the right questions.
Thanh, Britt and Dureece talk about accessing reasonable adjustments in the workplace, overcoming internalised ableism and dealing with discrimination in the workplace.
Caitlin Blanch breaks down how to prepare and what to bring when travelling as a young person with disability.
Caitlin Blanch explores how overcoming fear of the unfamiliar and embracing new technologies can empower people with disability.
PhD candidate, aspiring cognitive scientist, and 2024 Westpac Future Leader Brynlea Gibson chats with Adam Choong about artificial intelligence, education, and disability.
Adam Choong discusses the role artificial intelligence may play in educating children and young people with disability.
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