Tag: Disability Rights
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Empowered Through Learning: Santina’s Story
Empowered Through Learning: Santina’s Story In the Rhino Refugee Settlement near Uganda’s borderlands, a quiet classroom lights up with resilience. Santina, a bright-eyed student with a disability, is one of the many children whose lives are being transformed through an Education Cannot Wait (ECW) funded programme that supports inclusive, quality education for refugee children in…
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Disabled People’s Right to Love: A Powerful Call to Action
Introduction: A Call That Cannot Be Silenced “Everyone is entitled to be in a relationship.” The phrase sits at the heart of a courageous new film that shines a light on the intimate lives and agency of people with disabilities. It is not simply a romance story; it is a rallying cry for autonomy, dignity,…
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Disabled People’s Right to Love: A Call for Relationships
Introduction: A Film That Speaks for Love and Autonomy In a world where romance and companionship are often seen as prizes reserved for the able-bodied, a new film makes an uncompromising case for disabled people’s right to love. Centered on personal stories and grounded in real-world experiences, the documentary invites viewers to confront the subtle…
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Legal Obligation Ignored: North Melbourne Tram Stops Exclude Wheelchair Access
Summary: A contested rollout of tram stops in North Melbourne Disability advocates have criticised a state government plan to introduce new tram stops in North Melbourne that would prevent wheelchair users from boarding trams at several locations. The proposed design, currently under review by the Department of Transport, raises questions about compliance with legal mandates…
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Special Education Leader to Advise Egypt on Inclusive Education
Overview: A Collaboration for Inclusive Education in Egypt Dr. Lucinda “Cindi” Spaulding, a respected figure in the field of special education, is set to travel to Cairo, Egypt, to collaborate with the National Center for Educational Research and Development (NCERD). The visit marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s ongoing efforts to build an inclusive education…
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IDPwD 2025: Australians with disability share stories
International Day of People with Disability 2025: A Year in Stories From November 19 to December 10, the ABC marks its sixth year of dedicated coverage for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This year’s coverage shines a light on lived experience—stories from Australians and global voices that illuminate daily challenges, breakthrough moments, and…
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Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51
Obituary: Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51 Alice Wong, a prominent writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, died on Friday in a hospital in San Francisco. She was 51. The family confirmed that the cause of death was an infection. A lifelong fighter for equal access and opportunity, Wong left…
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Alice Wong: A Lifelong Advocate for Disability Rights Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Remembering a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights Alice Wong, a celebrated writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, has died at the age of 51 in a San Francisco hospital. Born with muscular dystrophy, Wong dedicated her life to advancing equal rights, accessibility, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in every facet of society.…
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Celebrating a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights: Alice Wong Dies at 51
A life devoted to advocacy and art Alice Wong, a writer and relentless advocate for disability rights, passed away recently at the age of 51 in a hospital in San Francisco. Born with muscular dystrophy, she transformed personal experience into a powerful public platform, challenging assumptions and demanding equal rights, accessible spaces, and a seat…
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Avanti West Coast faces backlash over ‘virtue signalling’ wheelchair imagery
Controversy surrounds promotional imagery Campaigners have accused Avanti West Coast of engaging in “virtue signalling without the virtue” after the railway operator released visuals featuring wheelchair users. Critics say the imagery fails to accurately reflect the day-to-day experiences of travelling with a disability and risks sensationalising accessibility rather than addressing real needs. The dispute centers…