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International Day of People with Disability, 3 December

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MEET OUR IDPWD 2023 AMBASSADORS


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One thing that I would love to shape about society, I think it would be creating
a world where people’s differences and unique needs and abilities were accepted
and catered for.

Disability can be such an incredible strength.

There are some things that everybody can do to help support the disability
community. You can treat us like people, like just everyday, ordinary people.

We have different types [of] disability. Just treat us how we treat you: not
different or special.

My cultural background or the fact that I live with a disability are equally as
important as the other. The biggest challenge is not really seeing both of those
communities represented authentically. I need to speak up about these things,
because they don’t only affect me, but I see how it affects my communities.

As a society, we have to accommodate for all kinds of people, whether we’re
neurodiverse or not. I want the same things as everybody else. Financial
freedom, financial security, a loving partner to share my life with.

There are still very real stigmas joined to this group. I am hoping that this
opportunity will shed some light on the integration of the disability-enabled
community and especially our rights to have mainstream relationships.

What’s missing is people like me, talking about experiences and solutions to our
experiences and our problems and issues, together. So what drives me in having
these intersecting identities is the ability to start the conversation and to
continue the conversation.

I think it’s time really for us to actually take our power back, to be given the
resources that we need, and to design the solutions ourselves.

I’m proud times two. Proud of my Worimi heritage, but also proud of being a deaf
person.

The main reason why I wanted to become an ambassador is to not only inspire
people that live with a invisible disability, but to also inspire many young
people around the nation.

The biggest thing is seeing that we have so many young people who I think are
going to continue making the disability space much more inclusive and that gives
me so much hope.

Your disability isn’t a weakness. It’s a strength. It’s really about embracing
what you’re good at.

We make Australia a good place.

We’re not made to be uniform. If we were all uniform, the world would not be an
interesting place.

Get rid of every assumption that it is about disability. Everyone’s experience
with disability is unique.

If you make things easier for people with disability, you make it easier for
everybody.

I know in some parts of the education system, there would be a 14-year-old
Aboriginal child who’s being told, you can’t cut it. And I’m going: they’re
wrong. They’re wrong. You can.

The disability community is incredibly diverse. When you’ve got people who have
diverse experiences and who are natural problem-solvers, they make great
leaders.

I would never for a second wish my disability away because it has given me so
much purpose.

When I think about what I’ve achieved over the last two decades, I really am
amazed.

International Day of People with Disability.



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The United Nations theme for IDPwD 2023 is ‘United in action to rescue and
achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with
disabilities.’

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STORIES

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LIFE’S A SONG FOR RIA

Singer, ABC Classic Digital Producer and bushwalking enthusiast Ria is
passionate about music. As a young… Read more


JAMES RUNS INTO HISTORY

Paralympian, gold medallist and award-winner, James Turner, is quick to point
out that he is a… Read more


EMILY’S RIDE TO THE TOP

In the ‘cycle’ of life, Emily has experienced both incredible successes and
incredible challenges. The award-… Read more

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