Happy go-lucky Louis wakes up to what he thinks is going to be just another normal school day, but for some strange reason the world around him just isn't working. (ABC iView)
When 11 year old Stella gets her first wheelchair, "Rocky", this first set of wheels means freedom. Stella can finally keep up with her friends and try to win the Butterfly race at the next swimming carnival. (ABC iView)
When speed demon and record holder Josh "Wheely" hears that there's someone in town faster than him, he and and the Twins (Shay and Brent) set about to find the illusive and legendary Burnout Barry to challenge him to a race. (ABC iView)
Follows six individuals with disabilities on their journey to find a job; highlighting their skills and talents, as they work with experts and job coaches to harness their strengths. (ABC iView)
Follows 8 Australians on a 9 week adult literacy programme. Reasons for their lack of literacy skills include dyslexia, fragile X syndrome, hearing loss, cognitive dysfunction. Supporting information (SBS On Demand)
Julia Hales explores people's thoughts when they face a decision about having a baby with Down Syndrome and re-examines her experience as she confronts parents' fears and celebrates the joys of living with Down Syndrome. (ABC iView)
Explores how stigma and prejudice impact the lives of millions of Australians, by getting to the heart of what people really think about disability Supporting information (SBS On Demand)
TV Series. An eighteen-year-old, struggling to integrate after receiving a cochlear implant, witnesses the murder of a policewoman, and is reluctantly propelled further into a loud and frightening world. (ABC iView)
A comedy series following Terrible Pauly, who has Cerebral Palsy, reviewing common household products to see how accessible they are. Created by Regional Storyteller Scholarship recipient Angus Thompson. (ABC iView)
The A Word follows a messy, extended family with a child with autism at its centre. When 5-year-old Joe is diagnosed with autism, it brings to the surface the tensions and fault lines that run throughout his family, as they struggle to adapt to the changes in their lives and, more importantly, to learn to communicate. (SBS On Demand)
On the heels of Woodstock, a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights. This spirited look at grassroots activism is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
includes videos for employers and employees on accessibility, mentoring, preparation for interviews and work, Case studies and the Access and Inclusion Index
Defiant Lives: the rise and triumph of the disability rights movement
Call Number: DVD 362.4045 DEF
Features interviews with over 30 of the leading disability activists of the past 40 years, together with over 600 pieces of archival footage and photographs. Documents the transition from people with disability living in institutions, to becoming independent and in control of their lives
Learning modules for Disability Support Workers. This resource provides an introduction to Person Centred Active Support - a way of working that enables everyone, no matter what their level of intellectual or physical disability, to make choices and participate in meaningful activities and social relationships.
The course is in 5 modules with additional resources. Each module includes text, video examples and activities.
This organisation advocates for women with disabilities. It voices their needs and rights. WWDA is a national force that improves the lives and life chances of women with disabilities.
Defiant Lives: the rise and triumph of the disability rights movement
