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Revolutionizing Disability Housing: A Call for Visionary Philanthropist

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on September 1, 2024 by DarrylOctober 16, 2024

As someone living with cerebral palsy, I’m on a mission to create a groundbreaking housing solution that could transform lives. I’m seeking visionary philanthropists to join me in this endeavor. The Vision Two connected Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Information, Journal | Tagged accessible architecture, accessible homes, Assistive Technology, Cerebral Palsy, community development, disability advocacy, disability empowerment, disability housing, Disability Rights, Disability Support, housing solutions, inclusive design, independent living, innovative housing, NDIS, philanthropy, SDA funding, social change, social impact, social investment

Concerns Over Recent NDIS Law Changes

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 26, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 5, 2024

I am deeply concerned about the recent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) laws. If my understanding is correct, these changes could make it illegal for me to use my support workers to assist with social activities, work-related … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Community Support, Disability Rights, NDIS, Policy Changes, Support workers

Why I Deleted My X Account: Standing Against Elon Musk’s Influence

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 21, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 5, 2024

In recent months, I’ve become increasingly concerned about how Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), is using the platform to express and amplify his political views. His alignment with right-wing figures and ideologies has been particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Delete X account, Elon Musk, Media Watch, Misinformation, Online activism, Political influence, Right-wing ideologies, Social media, Social media power, X platform

Audio Books and Dylan Alcott

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on May 17, 2024 by DarrylMay 24, 2024

My first experience with audiobooks was back around 1982 when I borrowed the autobiography One Step at a Time by Dr. John Hickman from the school library. It was a box set of approximately 12 cassettes. I think I listened … Continue reading →

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Journaling, and is this good enough…

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on April 13, 2024 by DarrylApril 13, 2024

I was going to start this entry with, “For about 18 months, I have been journaling daily…” but I looked, and I am a week from two years journaling daily. Originally, I was hoping that some journal entries would lend … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Audio Book, Journaling, Ride and Enjoy

The Bummunicator Blues Comes Alive in Mexico

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 3, 2023 by DarrylAugust 3, 2023

Ten years ago I wrote a song about my bum … er, about a speculative assistive technology device called the Bummunicator. At the 2023 ISAAC conference in Mexico, Robyn (a music therapist from Sydney) asked if I had written any … Continue reading →

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ISAAC Conference 2023 Reference Material

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on July 24, 2023 by DarrylJuly 24, 2023

I am presenting at the ISAAC Conference 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Here are the handouts and reference lists for my presentations. Please note: the text in the handouts has been formatted to try to make the text-to-speech engine sound more … Continue reading →

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‘On my worst day …’ How the NDIS fosters a deficit mindset and why that should change

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on July 13, 2023 by DarrylJuly 13, 2023

‘On my worst day …’ How the NDIS fosters a deficit mindset and why that should change Getty Kate Anderson, RMIT University and Darryl Sellwood, Flinders University The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed to empower and support people with … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Disability, NDIS, News Article, The Conversation

Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is ‘eco-ableism’?

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on February 10, 2023 by DarrylFebruary 10, 2023
Of two young people holding their drinks which are in plastic cups with a straw in both. Their heads are not in the photo.

This article originally appeared in The Conversation on the 9th of February, 2023. Written by Dr Kate Anderson, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning (Health, Disability & Inclusion), Deakin University, and Dr Darryl Sellwood, Research Associate, College of Nursing … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Australia, Disability, Opinion Pieces, Personal Experience, Publications | Tagged eco-ableism, Plastic straws, Publications, The Conversation

Ready for the half of 2023

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on January 17, 2023 by DarrylJanuary 17, 2023

This morning I wasn’t up as early as yesterday writing, clearing my head. I can see the next four to five months are going to be fairly busy with my university jobs, organising a NDIS review, getting new accommodation and … Continue reading →

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