Celebrating remarkable Stella Young — writer, comedian and advocate for people with disabilities

A writer, comedian and advocate, she gave voice to issues relevant to the many Australians living with disability. Stella wrote for ABC for a number of years and was editor of the disability news and opinion website Ramp Up. This week marks both the International Day of People with Disability and four years since her passing.

Remember Stella’s TEDx talk titled I’m Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much. This is where her term “inspiration porn” rightfully found a wide audience.

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Topics:
Human Rights

Author:
Eliza Hull

Source:
ABC Life

Date published:
Mon 3rd Dec, 2018