Some of Our Parts

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting research into the experiences of people with disabilities in Victoria when they report crimes against the person. The project aims to:

• identify the nature and extent of crimes against people with disabilities in Victoria
• understand what barriers people with disabilities face when reporting crime and gaining redress
• work with Victoria Police and other authorities to break down these barriers and provide better services to people with disabilities.

They are keen to hear from people with any type of disability, including mental health disabilities. Carers, family members, social workers, service providers and police are also encouraged to participate. Find out more here.

Each Friday, we’ll be posting the disability news from around the world here on the Some of Our Parts blog.

Here’s a sample from this week’s news reel:

• Accessibility gets a new look in New York!
• Is this the end of Asperger’s?
  
• What is this ‘stimming’?
  
• Geelong ramps up for the NDIS.
• “I am still valuable. I can still shine and I will go on” – Samona Naomi Williams
  
• Just in case you can’t make it to Pennsylvania this weekend, check out what bodies can do here!
• How do you sign ‘one beer, please’?
• Check out Richard Bailey’s beautiful portraits at the Photographic Museum of Humanity.

Have a wonderful weekend, every one!

And good luck with exams!