Special Olympian Kym O’Grady went from being bullied as a child to the top of the podium in China. She credits her parents for supporting her to be independent and encouraging her to succeed even when she doubted herself.
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When 17-year-old Kat Speidell applied to join the Global Leaders Delegation on a 20-day tour of Europe, she was up against masters students from universities all around the country. Kat didn’t think she had a chance — not that she let that stop her when she heard about the opportunity.
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Sophie Turner lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette Syndrome (Tourette’s). She’s also been diagnosed with autism. It’s an impressive string of letters, but Sophie hasn’t let it get in the way of her goals.
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A new Disabled Leadership Group brought together by Life Unlimited will bring a valuable mix of expertise, lived experience and fresh thinking to help inform the future direction of the organisation and the services it delivers.
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Community residential homes are an option for some people who need a higher level of support, as often there is a caregiver on-site to help out.
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Communication devices can be used to support the communication needs of people who experience difficulties producing speech or written communication.
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Here are some ideas to help make your transition to adult services a successful process.
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Periods of transition are often the times when you need the most support and information. Here are some resources and organisations available to help you during transition periods.
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Getting out into the natural world provides valuable opportunities to learn and explore. But, it’s often difficult for parents and caregivers to find safe places to visit if the child or person they care for likes to wander.
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Cars obstructing footpaths are not only illegally parked, they put other people at risk says disability advocate John McIntosh.
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