Ellen Fraser-Barbour

One eyed feminist🏳️‍🌈. Employed in policy & research. Interested in work which addresses & prevents harm, discrimination & improves social justice

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

‘Absolutely no excuse’: Australians with disability paid lower super rate in supported employment https://t.co/0Ccu7oMPFC

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

@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.

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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.

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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.

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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

[𝔸sh 🐅🍀 @ashleyann_atx]

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.

[Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده @RamAbdu]

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.

[George Taleporos @drgeorgethecrip]

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

[Cátia Malaquias @CatiaMalaquias]

"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

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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

[Ruth Madeley @ruth_madeley]

For every disabled kid who couldn't get into the Tardis, this ramp is forever yours.

@bbcdoctorwho #DoctorWho #DoctorWho60 #DisabilityRepresentation #accessibility

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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:

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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.

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

Fresh off the press!

“Shifting power to people with disability in co-designed research “⁦

@SalRob310⁩ ⁦⁦@KMeowski⁩ ⁦@KarenRFisher⁩ https://t.co/Zgpgx7XnjT

[Heidi La Paglia Reid @heidilapaglia]

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

[Ellen Fraser-Barbour @ellenffb]

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