From time to time, people pat me on the head. It happens on public transport, in the supermarket, in bars. It's a common enough occurrence that it very rarely takes me completely by surprise. — Stella Young Copy Share Image
It became very clear to me that Yooralla was not as interested in media coverage that explored issues faced by people with disability as it was in giving a pat on the back to journalists who maintained the status quo… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
I am repeatedly asked in interviews exactly 'what's wrong' with me, and I always give them the same answer; I don't identify the name… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
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… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
For me, in some ways, my whole life is a bit performative and always has been - because I'm stared at and looked at… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
Believe me, people with disabilities are just as concerned about benefit fraud as anyone else. Money spent on those who are not in need… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
In many ways, I'm incredibly lucky to have been born with my impairment and that it's visible. It means my path has been predictable. — Stella Young Copy Share Image
Personally, I like a generous side of wheelchair access with my cities. — Stella Young Copy Share Image
We’ve been sold this lie that disability makes you exceptional and it honestly doesn’t. … I want to live in a world where we… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded. — Stella Young Copy Share Image
I have a condition that is included among the 200 or so classified as Dwarfism. — Stella Young Copy Share Image
The problem for many people with disabilities is not that we are not able to work a certain number of hours a week. It's… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
As a wheelchair user, I am utterly obsessed with toilets, and all my friends know it. A simple invitation to the pub is consistently… — Stella Young Copy Share Image
