When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded. Stella Young feelfightflight Change image and share on social
The mere suggestion that not speaking for a day can give you an appreciation of the social isolation that comes with the experience of disability, particularly those whose impairments prohibit them from communicating verbally, is insensitive at best. Stella Young appreciationcommunicateday share on social
It's undeniable that what we are taught as a culture to believe about disability is at odds with traditional notions of masculinity. Stella Young culturedisabilitymasculinity Change image and share on social
I don't generally talk about medical terms when I discuss my position as a disabled person. I take a social rather than medical approach to disability, and so long Latin names for congenital conditions are not relevant. Stella Young approachconditioncongenital share on social
I currently live independently without any funded support. I'm educated, and I'm employed. I enjoy paying my taxes and contributing to the economic life of Australia. Stella Young australiacontributeeconomic Change image and share on social
I do not identify as a person with a disability. I'm a disabled person. And I'll be a monkey's disabled uncle if I'm going to apologise for that. Stella Young apologisedisabilitydisable Change image and share on social
People are uncomfortable about disability, and so interactions can become unintentionally uncomfortable. Stella Young disabilityinteractionpeople Change image and share on social
