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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

Indigenous Assistive Technology?

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 2, 2022 by DarrylNovember 2, 2022

This morning as I continue to listen Dark Emu audio book as I was eating breakfast, Bruce Pascoe continued to describe the technological building techniques the Indigenous people in Australia used before being colonised. Listening to Pascoe discuss the different … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Journal, Personal Thoughts | Tagged Assistive Technology, Indigenous

A statement: “I don’t want to be a part of the disability community.”

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on July 25, 2021 by DarrylAugust 1, 2021

The other day I was chatting by Social media, private messaging, with an old school friend. We had live together at Regency Park Centre for a few years in our youths. We haven’t seen each other since high school yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Journal, Personal Thoughts | Tagged acceptance, Disability, NDIS, Support workers

Introducing NDIS independent assessors—totally irresponsible and economic madness!

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 21, 2020 by DarrylNovember 21, 2020

To the Australian Members of Parliament, If we could see just one person to assess all our needs—what bliss. However, disability is complex and very specific to the individual person. People with disabilities understand all too well the need for … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Disability, Journal | Tagged Australian, Australian Government, Disability, NDIS

Demystifying Diverse Communication by Purple Orange

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 4, 2019 by DarrylNovember 4, 2019

If you have even started a conversation with me, or with someone else who has a communication difficult, and wondered how to best keep the conversation going without feeling awkward in understanding what is being said, this video is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Information | Tagged AAC, Communication tips, How to communicate

The Adelaide Disability Pride March 2015

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on December 7, 2015 by DarrylDecember 7, 2015

Friday, I went to the Disability Pride March in Adelaide and on reflecting on it, there is so much to unpack. I won’t unpack it all here now. Yes, weather was quite hot, held on a weekday mid-day and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Disability, Personal Thoughts, PhD, Uncategorized | Tagged Adelaide, Disability, Friendship Perceptions, pride

The branch in the gutter

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on January 12, 2014 by DarrylJanuary 12, 2014

Jesus, Thank you for using me today. The two sermons I gave this morning at Adelaide West Uniting Church went well and it seem many heard your message! It was a  honour to working with Rev John Maddern. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in AAC, Disability, Highlight, Personal Experience, Uncategorized | Tagged church, prayer, presentation, Sermon | 1 Reply

Sunday Night at the Movies

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 21, 2012 by DarrylNovember 21, 2012

Sunday evening I went to see the movie The Sessions with a couple friends. It is an incredible movie that touches you yet at the same time makes you think. The main theme of the movie is sexuality and disability, … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Sexuality | Tagged Disability, Movies, Reflections, sexuality, The Sessions (2012) | Leave a reply

The Sessons (2012) Movie

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on October 19, 2012 by DarrylOctober 19, 2012

The Sessions (2012) is definitely a movie I want to see. I think it will be a movie that will be useful in my PhD as it seems to touch on three main topics, which might be taboo to some … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Disability, PhD, Sexuality, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Disability, Movies, sexuality | Leave a reply

A Make-Over for Dazz

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 24, 2012 by DarrylAugust 24, 2012

theDazz.com has had a make-over this week. It was one of those jobs that needed attention, yet, I was feeling guilty “wasting” time on it. Most of it was spent seeking the right theme and plug-ins that would enable me … Continue reading →

Posted in AAC, Disability, PhD | Tagged AAC, links, PhD, website | Leave a reply

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