@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.
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. https://t.co/tJeZehcgkK
"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).
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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.
Fresh off the press!
“Shifting power to people with disability in co-designed research “
@SalRob310 @KMeowski @KarenRFisher https://t.co/Zgpgx7XnjT