We deserve style. After a car accident in 2001 left me a quadriplegic, paralysed from the chest down with completely paralysed hands, I not only lost my mobility, but also my identity and the freedom to express myself through fashion. Read more from Carol Taylor: https://loom.ly/4MZ2stU

Santiago Velasquez is one of this year’s International Day of People with Disability ambassadors. Originally from Columbia, his family immigrated to Australia when he was a child, looking to build a better life around his disability. Read more: https://loom.ly/juVfNyA #IDPwD #IDPwD2025

A new documentary explores the journey of the Australian Paralympic cycling team and their participation in the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Read more: https://loom.ly/-_Kzom8

For many people with disability safety & wellbeing is a concern. The government is calling for consultation with the disability community to develop a stronger Disability Support Quality &Safeguarding strategy. Consultations are open until December 22nd. Read more: https://loom.ly/eR-HcAo

Many in the global disability community will be sad to learn of the news of American disability activist and author Alice Wong, who passed away last Friday following a short illness. Read more: https://loom.ly/DutqvD0

The Australian Government has announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency, following the departure of Rebecca Falkingham back, who has held the position since October 2022. Read more: https://loom.ly/X3BvKw4 #NDIS #NDIA #AusPol

‘2025 is going to be my year!’ I told myself. I was geared up and ready for a successful and glamorous year… that was right up until my body unexpectedly shut up shop and I was bedridden for two months. Be sure to check out the full post: https://loom.ly/zWKkMuI

To answer the community’s questions and concerns, Powerd Media sat down with Minister McAllister to discuss all things NDIS support assessments, Foundational Supports and Thriving Kids. Read more: https://loom.ly/a4F1_X4 #NDIS #ThrivingKids #ICAN #FoundationalSupports

"I don't think the patients would take you seriously" - What supervisors told Dr Dinesh Palipana. Read more: https://loom.ly/0z78ROs Alt text is available on all images. #Disabilty #Doctor #DisabledDoctor

Australians with disability could soon have safeguards put in place to protect against future health epidemics, following the government’s passing of legislation to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in Parliament. Read more: https://loom.ly/91N_Xo8 #CDC #AusPol

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, almost half of Australian renters with disability were found to have struggled to put food on the table over the past 12 months, according to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2025. Read more: https://loom.ly/MbO9Drk #FoodInsecurity #FoodBank #FoodBankHungerReport

Many young Australians with disability will soon lose access to their social media accounts as the Labor Government’s social media ban comes into effect next month. Read more: https://loom.ly/q16S5tQ Alt text is available on all images. #SocialMedia #SocialMediaBan #AusPol

News Wrap for Friday 31st October 2025, featuring the history of horror films and disability, and the problem with the charity model of disability used by many autism charities. Read more: https://loom.ly/ZUZPFY8

How My Dog Wally Helps Me Navigate Life With Chronic Illness. Read more from Jodie about how Wally enriches her life: https://loom.ly/4Yy2_kI Alt text is available on all images. #ChronicIllness #Arthriits #Pet #Pets

Watch, listen to or read the Accessible Arts Access Ideas and Insights podcast! Check it out now: https://loom.ly/1n-5NyU #AccessiblePodcast #Podcast #AccessIdeasAndInsights #Disability #Arts #AccessibleArts

News Wrap for Friday 24th October 2025, featuring TikTok removing problematic videos, a possible Human Rights Act for NSW, and research on educational needs of children with a disability. Read more: https://loom.ly/RnlEz6M

Watch, listen to or read the latest Accessible Arts accessible podcast episode exploring The Future of Disability Storytelling. Check it out at https://loom.ly/9OKmM0Y or on check it out on Powerd Media: https://loom.ly/FPt5xdA #AccessiblePodcast #Podcast #AccessIdeasAndInsights #Disability

The lack of understanding/ awareness of connective tissue disorders in the medical community. Content Note: mention of suicide in the full article. Read more: https://loom.ly/Kxc5VmI #Disability #Genetics #ConnectiveTissue

People with disability living in New South Wales could soon have their rights enshrined in a state based Human Rights Act. Read more: https://loom.ly/m0TRo0Q #Disability #HumanRights #AusPol #NSWPol

Those within the disability community will be breathing a sigh of relief after social media giant TikTok agreed to calls to ban a disturbing hashtag trend gaining traction online. Read more: https://loom.ly/F_fCnhg #Disability #Inclusion #SocialMedia #Ableism

Many people who are blind or have low vision are calling on social media giants to embrace stricter guidelines and protections against circulating harmful content in the wake of a new trend gaining popularity online. Read more: https://loom.ly/rEFXPTM #Disability #SocialMedia #Ableism

For artist and writer Noora Remi, migrating with retinitis pigmentosa meant redefining what it means to see, belong, and create. Read more of Noora’s lyrical post on art, disability, being a refugee, and Australia: https://loom.ly/RjBb--U #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Refugee #Art

In October of 2020, Colombian national Sahily Carrero experienced a work-related accident, losing her right arm. Now a wellness coach based in Queensland, she provides advice to those facing similar situations. Read more: https://loom.ly/uau09gQ #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion

Need something to watch while YouTube is down? Check out Powerd Media's range of high production video stories - by and for people with a disability: https://loom.ly/0WrTAH4

Many in the disability community will be sad to hear that People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President, Trinity Ford, is stepping down from the role following this morning’s announcement of her resignation. Read more: https://loom.ly/L8to4yo #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Advoacy

A new disability employment opportunity for those living in the ACT is approaching, with a disability focused hotel soon to open its doors in Canberra, following the success of its sister hotel. Read more: https://loom.ly/-B46PWQ #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Employment

Powerd Media sat down with Jordan Steele-John to discuss how his upbringing shaped his passion for implementing social and political change. Read more: https://loom.ly/nTSeN3c Alt text is available on all images. #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #AusPol

Weekly wrap of news for the week ending Friday 10th October 2025 by Disability Rights & Political Reporter Emma Myers. Catch up on this weeks news: powerd.media/news/news-wr...

Transport Minister provides update on Aviation sector for travellers with disability. Powerd Media spoke with Minister for Transport, Catherine King about this issue: https://loom.ly/uU1_l84 Alt text is available on all images. #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Transport #AirTravel #Planes

Literacy Legends - Rick &Dolly: A mission to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Tasmania https://loom.ly/xn2raa0 ID: Banner for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - the name with colourful steam train drawing, Dolly at right in glasses, holding a book.

Disability ≠ Palatability. @jasperpeachsays.bsky.social shares a story of disability palatability while exploring power, community, and entitlement. Here are some select quotes from the article. Read more: powerd.media/article/disa... #Disability #Identity #Palatability #Power #Community

Children and Young People with Disability Australia voices community concerns revealed in Thriving Kids survey. Read more: powerd.media/news/childre... Warning: The full story on the Powerd website contains discussion of suicide. #NDIS #ThrivingKids #AusPol #FoundationalSupports

For many families in Australia, access to appropriate childcare for children with profound disability is virtually impossible, but a new pilot program launching this month is looking to close the gap. Read more: powerd.media/news/new-chi... #Childcare #Disabilty #Accessibility #Inclusion

Weekly wrap of news for the week ending Friday 3rd October 2025, featuring feedback on disability education standards, AI use in audio description, and calls for complex mental health to be categorised as a disability. Read more: powerd.media/news/news-wr...

Students with disability could see an improvement to their overall educational journey, as the Australian Government begins its review into the Disability Standards for Education. Read more: powerd.media/news/governm... #Education #Disabilty #Accessibility #Inclusion

Disability Isn’t Optional - Representation and Access in the Music Industry. In the music industry, equity, diversity, and inclusion are words we hear often, but they're not always reflected in action. Read more: powerd.media/article/disa... #Music #Disabilty #Accessibility

Many within the complex mental health community are calling for their conditions to be recognised as legitimate disability, arguing they experience similar symptoms and discriminatory attitudes. Read more: powerd.media/news/mental-... #MentalHealth #ComplexMentalIllness #SaneAustralia

Weekly wrap of news for the week ending Friday 26th September, featuring youth detention and disability, NDIS assessment tools, paracetamol, and a public NDIS appeals database. Read more: https://loom.ly/Plo_mzQ ID: The words News Wrap in black text on a green background.

New NDIS assessment tool sparks concern among disability community Many in the disability community have been sharing their thoughts online after NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister announced a new needs assessment tool this week. Read more: powerd.media/news/new-ndi... #NDIS #Disability #AusPol

Young people with disability overrepresented in youth detention. There is growing concern about the overwhelming number of children and young people with disability serving time in Australia’s youth detention centres. Read more: powerd.media/news/young-p...

Weekly wrap of news for the week ending Friday 19th September, featuring the National Adaptation Plan & calls for disability consultation on climate plans. Read more: https://loom.ly/s1wtLSk ID: Minister Chris Bowen speaking outdoors. He is wearing a light blue collared shirt and a dark jacket.

Environmental educator calls for disability consultation on climate action plan. Ms Brennan argues that climate change poses a significant risk to people with disability... Read more: powerd.media/news/environ... #Environment #ClimateChange #Disability #Climate

How National Adaptation Plan will help Australians with disability impacted by climate change. Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, says the plans will help Australians live with the consequences of climate change. Read more: powerd.media/news/how-nat...

Weekly wrap of news from Powerd for the week ending Friday 25th July 2025, featuring thoughts on Thriving Kids and a film that gets disability representation right Read more: https://loom.ly/UGEtJg4 ID: A smiling headshot of actor John Jarrett, with a light beard and grey hair

Australian film ‘What About Sal?’ gets disability representation right. Now, a film that showcases the intricacies of aging parents, disability and unconditional love has hit Australian screens. Read more: powerd.media/news/austral...

Welcome to Powerd's weekly news wrap, featuring NDIS bureaucracy updates, more concerns about Thriving Kids, and an explainer of how occupational therapy supports families. https://loom.ly/OZqR5_A ID: Hands typing on a laptop, with a phone and pen sitting next to it on the desk.

First Nations disability initiative fights for better inclusion in universities. Many First Nations people living with disability could soon see improvements to their university experience, thanks to a new $2 million initiative. Read more: powerd.media/news/first-n...

Evidence that Works. New Expert Panel to Guide NDIS — and Save Dollars While at It Read more: https://loom.ly/4HGFv3c ID: Minister Jenny McAllister in a blue suit.

Advocacy group calls for calm amid Thriving Kids concern. Many in the autistic community remain angry and confused following the recent announcement of the Thriving Kids program. Read more: powerd.media/news/advocac... #NDIS #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #Inklings #Autism #Autistic

Advocacy group calls for calm amid Thriving Kids concern. Thriving Kids and the responses from the community. Read more: https://loom.ly/8ArAwUs ID: Nicole Rogerson a white woman with blonde hair in a black suit jacket and white shirt.