Category: Accessibility & inclusion
What to wear in winter?
For as long as I can remember I struggled to find clothes that I liked which was also accessible to my needs. As a young person living with a disability, I believe that we shouldn’t have to struggle with finding clothes that we like which are also accessible to our individual needs. In Western Australia,…
What is Para-sport?
Growing up, I didn’t know para-sport apart from the Paralympics which was held every four years. I did sports as a child, but it was either RDA (Riding Disabled Association) or normal sport with non-disabled kids. Para-sport is able-bodied sports which is modified for people with physical, intellectual and sensory disabilities. This modification can be…
What is wheelchair tennis?
As many of you know, I’m taking a break from athletics at the moment. My goal has always been to find some friends, and to find a community. While I am thankful for the friends, I have made, and the people I have met through athletics; I just don’t think the sport is for me…
Different ways to read books in today’s world
Accessible books are the different versions and ways that an author can distribute them. e.g., hard copies, paperbacks, eBooks, CD’s and audiobooks. Looking back now, many of these options weren’t around years ago, but we are so lucky, that in the 21st century we can get different formats of books. So, what are they? 💁🏼♀️…
How important is Auslan?
Growing up, I did some Auslan at school, but I didn’t know what it was until now. YDAN hosted a half-day workshop at Access Plus WA for us to learn Auslan. This event was for their staff, volunteers and members last week to celebrate International Day for People with Disabilities. A big thanks to Development…
What is accessible fashion?
Fashion has always been a massive struggle to me, especially when it comes to accessibility. For me, as someone that lives with cerebral palsy. I struggle with fine motor skills. I’m not able to tie up shoelaces, and I struggle with getting buttons done up, as a result to this I continuously adapt and make…
How can social media be accessible and user-friendly?
Through the people, I have followed, I have gained and learnt new ways to make my social media page accessible, not only to disabled people, but to everyone. Here are some tricks I have learnt over the past couple years when it comes to social media when it comes to accessibility and user-friendly page. Accessibility…
2020’s World CP Day
Today, October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day! A day all around the world to celebrate those living with CP. What is CP? Cerebral palsy is damage to a person’s brain before, during or shortly after birth which may leave them with a physical disability. CP comes in many different ways and forms, this…
2020’s mental health awareness week
Mental health awarness week is from the 10th-17th of October. This is a week to educate others and to speak up about mental health. 2020 has been tough on all of us, especially due to current global pandemic of COVID-19. And this situation has all impacted us all in one way or the other. I…
Accessible fashion
Accessible fashion is fashion that is adapted. Many disabled people as well as the elderly have difficulty with finding clothes that suit their style, but they can also wear without someone helping them. For me, as someone who is disabled, I believe this is a MUST. Through personal experience finding clothes that I like, but…