I've lost count of the number of times that I've been approached by strangers wanting to tell me that they think I'm brave or inspirational, and this was long before my work had any kind of public profile. Stella Young approachbravecount share on social
My parents didn't know what to do with me, so they just pretended I was normal, and that worked out quite well for me. Stella Young normalparentpretend Change image and share on social
Many of us, particularly those of us with disabilities who have faced persistent discrimination throughout our lives, not least when trying to find employment in the first place, take enormous pride in our hard-fought jobs and careers. Stella Young careerdisabilitydiscrimination share on social
We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect. Stella Young condescensiondignitydisability Change image and share on social
My mother loves to remind me that about the age of four, I made a somewhat formal announcement that I was going to be a plumber when I grew up. Stella Young ageannouncementformal Change image and share on social
Believe me, people with disabilities are just as concerned about benefit fraud as anyone else. Money spent on those who are not in need is money that isn't being spent on vital services to support us in the community. Stella Young benefitcommunityconcern share on social
From time to time, people pat me on the head. It happens on public transport, in the supermarket, in bars. It's a common enough occurrence that it very rarely takes me completely by surprise. Stella Young barcommoncompletely Change image and share on social
The killing of a disabled person is not 'compassionate'. It is not 'euthanasia'. It is murder. Stella Young compassionatedisableeuthanasia Change image and share on social
For me, and for many other people with disabilities, our status as disabled people is one of which we are fiercely proud. Stella Young disabilitydisablefiercely Change image and share on social
I'm a full-time wheelchair user. And yet, given the right circumstances, I am able to work. Stella Young circumstancefulltime Change image and share on social
