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Disability is often misunderstood through a narrow lens that focuses solely on individual impairments. However, a broader and more inclusive understanding is essential to foster a society where everyone can participate fully. The social disability perspective shifts the focus from the individual's limitations to the barriers created by society. This approach challenges traditional views and promotes a more equitable environment for people with disabilities. Understanding this

The concept of disability has evolved significantly over recent decades, shifting from a purely medical perspective to a more nuanced understanding that incorporates social and environmental factors. This shift is embodied in the social model of disability, a framework that challenges traditional views and advocates for systemic change. This article explores the social model of disability insights, providing a comprehensive explanation, practical examples, and actionable reco

Community participation is how disabled people build friendships, skills, confidence, work pathways and belonging.

Disability is often perceived through a medical lens, focusing on impairments and limitations within the individual. However, this perspective overlooks the broader societal factors that contribute to the experience of disability. The social model of disability shifts the focus from the individual's condition to the barriers imposed by society. This approach recognises that disability arises not solely from physical or mental impairments but from the interaction between indiv

Australia’s next big disability reform for children is taking shape under the banner Thriving Kids, the first phase of the broader Foundational Supports agenda. Governments have committed $4 billion over five years to build a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism and low to moderate support needs.

Monash University researchers have developed customised electronic toolkits to help encourage STEM knowledge, logical thinking and creativit

A coalition of 40 leading disability rights and advocacy organisations has endorsed a pre-election open letter to politicians across the c

Mrs Nola Buck, Ability Options life member and long-serving Board Director has been awarded the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia.

A new iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre/La Trobe University report has recommended urgent changes to disability transport standards...

Disability advocates hold grave concerns that sluggish efforts to vaccinate people with disabilities in NSW will mean many disabled people

With the release of Penguin Bloom, I had been thinking about the representation of people with a disability in cinema...

On Friday, the first of its kind College, STEPS Pathways College, celebrated the graduation of another group of their students.

The national MS Gong Ride goes virtual for the first time in 2020 with thousands of riders raising funds for people living with MS.