In Australia in the 21st century, people with disabilities occupy a strange liminal world, at once accepted and ostracised. We have made enormous steps as a society when it comes to people with disabilities; we have given them financial support, anti-discrimination legislation, and even the opportunity to participate in sport. However we seem reluctant to give them our friendship.
Read the full story... (off-site)- Topics:
- Child protection and relinquishment, Inclusion and access
- Author:
- Bill O'Chee
- Source:
- The Brisbane times
- Date published:
- Wed 19th Oct, 2016