DLU Friday Round Up!
Happy exams every one! Wishing you all the best in your final assessments for this semester.
In the meantime, here are some of the best articles in disability related news this week:
- WORLD CUP! Check out some visually impaired Brazilians strutting their stuff on the soccer field.
- Speaking of strutting, you might have noticed #yesallwomen on the Twittersphere. Stephanie Woodward, Ms Wheelchair Florida has some thoughts on how this must includes Women with Disabilities.
- Personal journeys toward self-acceptance and pride are complex at best. Leah Hobson writes on the contradictions of growing up with a disability.
- You might have seen here on Some of Our Parts we promote disability specific, paid internships on a regular basis. This is why you should never be expected to work for free.
- A look at how disability will be treated at the Australian Human Rights Commission after the departure of Commissioner Graeme Innes in July.
- And how having a Disability Discrimination Commissioner can prevent issues like this.
