Stella Young Quotes

We fill our lives with all sorts of things that make it easier for us to get along in the world: wheelchairs, crutches, grabber sticks, hearing aids, canes, guide dogs, modified vehicles, ramps, as well as other kinds of services and supports. Disability does not necessarily mean dependence on other people.
We often hear that people mean well: that so many just don't how to interact with people with disabilities. They're unsure of the 'right' reaction, so they default to condescension that makes them feel better in the face of their discomfort.
We think we know what it's all about; we think that disability is a really simple thing, and we don't expect to see disabled people in our daily lives.
When I was seven and watched an episode of 'Beyond 2000' that featured a floating armchair, I thought we'd definitely have one of those by 15, at the latest.
When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded.
Yooralla is a people pleaser with a very powerful PR machine.
Yooralla, like most disability service organisations, is full of good people who are passionate about the rights of people with disabilities.
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Stella Young
Profession
Comedian
BirthDate
24 February, 1982
DeathDate
06 December, 2014
Country
Australia
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