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‘Absolutely no excuse’: Australians with disability paid lower super rate in supported employment theguardian.com/australia-news…

@keth52 Absolutely Keran. Its just so infuriating for all of us! I keep hearing people say they didn’t know repeatedly… Is gnorance really a reasonable defense? I’ve been dealing with this for seven years since guide dog came into my life and I now have no patience for ignorance.

2 uber drivers refused. 1 drove past, 2nd stopped and argued. I share this evidence because I want laws to be critiqued. I want us to examine real accountability & deterrent measures. PS - I don’t want advice on how to educate better, nor how to pre-arrange “nice” drivers.

Of course theres more for me to improve on in my own communication and I do actually spend a LOT of time reflecting on this & talking to folk whom I value. I’m conscious of how often we educate disabled person on how to do better instead of critiquing discriminatory behaviour.

@Lois_Cameron SLT clearly isnt working in line with evidence base practice ! Makes me wonder what “Evidence” they are citing. 🤦‍♀️

neurodivergent people deserve to be trusted that they are capable and able to carry out their job functions. they may do it in a different way. they may break the unwritten rules. they may strictly follow rules others break. it may take them longer. they will get the job done.

Breaking: Israeli tank targets Monastery of Mother Teresa of Merciful Love, a place of worship and refuge for over 54 people with disabilities. The attack destroys fuel tank, power source, and renders the monastery uninhabitable.

The NDIS Review wants to force us to use registered providers. We all know how tragically that ended for Anne-Marie Smith. The evidence is clear, registration does not keep people safe. @Jen_Hargrave can explain. abc.net.au/news/2023-12-1…

"Jails are full of people with disability, especially intellectual disability ... we talk about a school to prison pipeline for a reason" @drlindagraham referencing data on exclusions and talking about importance of reform for inclusion of students with disability in #IE421C

Would anyone like to buy some Australian bird & plant greeting cards (blank)? Prints are my own original artworks (pastels). 15 cards for AU $50 10 cards for AU $35 or 7 cards for AU$25 Limited availability. Message to arrange payment & postage. Instagram: @ cardsbyellen

For every disabled kid who couldn't get into the Tardis, this ramp is forever yours. @bbcdoctorwho #DoctorWho #DoctorWho60 #DisabilityRepresentation #accessibility

@SandyHorne61 Gorgeous! Wrens are not easy to capture as they move so fast. What camera do you use? 😊

After some bruising encounters yesterday where some suggested that my photos are of no significance (it takes 1000 attaboys to equal 1 put down), I suppose I'd better get back to feed cleansing. For the people who appreciate this stuff, here's a splendid fairywren at Gluepot.

My morning was spent reading EoIs for a support worker job listing. The job outlined a practical task - no info about my feelings. Responses were loaded with assumptions like: “It must be so hard/difficult for you. I feel so blessed. I love to help ppl like you.” My reply:

Not really on twitter X much these days. Finished phd & its been with examiners since october. Post-phd, I got obsessed with studying australian native flora & fauna & dug out my old pastel set. I really can spend days scribbling away, totally focused despite hands cramping.

Sooo happy to hear the news that @RosemaryKayess is named new disability discrimination commissioner for next 5 years.

Fresh off the press! “Shifting power to people with disability in co-designed research “⁦ @SalRob310⁩ ⁦⁦@KMeowski⁩ ⁦@KarenRFisher⁩ tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

So great to see someone finally talking about the invisibility of women and girls with disabilities in the #DisabilityRC #FinalReport @Jen_Hargrave This is a huge omission that has not had enough air time! @AfdoOffice #AFDOConference