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War veterans have incredible stories of resilience and endurance. In 2012, veteran Curtis McGrath’s (OAM) life changed forever when he lost both of his legs from an improvised explosive device while Serving as an Australian Army combat engineer in Afghanistan. After making a recovery, he decided to become a paracanoeist and has competed internationally in …
After a tragic accident, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM suffered a spinal cord injury, and was left paralysed from the neck down. Dr Palipana went on to become the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia. Now, he’s working as an emergency doctor, as well as a passionate disability advocate dedicating his professional …
Forced sterilization is still not prohibited in Australia, and according to evidence given by several organizations in a 2023 Senate Inquiry, Australian women with disabilities are facing “reproductive violence”, including forced or coerced, sterilisation abortions and contraception. On her podcast access granted, Powerd Media reporter Emma Myers spoke with CEO of Women with Disabilities Australia, …
After a life-changing accident, entrepreneur and disability advocate Shane Hryhorec has turned his experience into a platform for change. He’s now an advocate for physical accessibility and helps other wheelchair users explore the world by documenting his travel experiences, and the challenges throughout. More recently, his travel reviews for wheelchair accessibility have caught the attention …
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The new podcast giving a platform to people with disabilities was launched today. Access Granted is hosted by Powerd Media reporter Emma Myers, who hopes the podcast will foster inclusive discussions on the socio-political decisions that impact the lives of people with disability. On its first episode, Emma Myers spoke with Australian writer, speaker, and …
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A branch of Guide Dogs Australia has released a pocket-sized accessible rights card to make it easier for the blind community to report discrimination. The NSW/ACT branch of Guide Dogs has partnered with the ACT government and Domestic Animal Services to create the access card. Image: Photo by Gustavo Fring: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-blue-denim-jeans-sitting-beside-golden-retriever-5163793/ Produced By: Emma Myers …
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A PhD candidate in Sydney is researching the role of social media in disability advocacy. 28-year-old Umar Syaroni was born with a physical disability, where both of his arms were not developed at full length. He now campaigns for equality in education and healthcare. Image: Image Supplied Produced By: Sameen Arshad Featured In Story: Umar …
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