Blog of Dr Darryl Sellwood

Provocative, disruptive and sometimes subversive — inventor of the Bummunicator!

Tag: independent living

  • Ride and Enjoy: More Than a Motto

    It came to me in an online meeting. I was sitting there, stressing about the volume of work ahead for our working group, feeling genuinely overwhelmed by everything that needed to be done. And then something shifted. I realised I was taking on more than I had to. I was part of the group —…

  • Building Independence: A Philanthropic Opportunity to Fund Innovative SDA Housing in Adelaide

    My name is Dr Darryl Sellwood. As you will see from my photo, I have cerebral palsy and I use an electric wheelchair to get around. I also have communication disability and use a variety of different tools to make myself understood. You can learn more about me in my biography on this website. What…

  • New Research: NDIS Supports During COVID-19

    As we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, my personal experiences with disability services and their handling of NDIS supports for individuals in their own homes sparked a curiosity about others’ experiences and potential areas for improvement. This led me to collaborate with three notable researchers in the disability field: Ben Bailey, Tom Shakespeare, and Joanne…

  • Revolutionizing Disability Housing: A Call for Visionary Philanthropist

    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 southern Adelaide: A home for myself and my dog, Ziva Housing for another SDA participant…