Evan Young

Jono Bredin was excited to be invited to speak at an inclusive housing summit, but soon found out there were no flights on any airline that could safely get him there.

The NDIS has transformed the lives of its participants, but hard questions about the scheme's future are again being asked. Here's what you need to know.

Japanese is one of the most studied languages for high schoolers — but few do it like Jacinta McIntyre. The 14-year-old is blind and learning the language through braille.

The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move the dial on inclusion?

One year since governments responded to the disability royal commission, those who poured their heart into it are wondering what has come of their efforts.

Today marks one year since governments unveiled their initial responses to the landmark Disability Royal Commission.

Very little progress has been made on "once-in-a-generation" disability reforms since they were first announced in 2023, leaving many in the sector concerned some people could be left behind. 

A new report has recommended four policy changes to "save" the NDIS, as negotiations between federal and state governments stall over a funding deal for a new tier of services to be set up outside the scheme.

NDIS participants report sudden cuts or reviews of plans by staff who don’t understand disability, while a legal service representing participants through appeals says it has experienced a surge in demand.

When Kate and Dan Walls found out their daughter Charlie was Deaf, they knew it wasn't something they wanted to fix and move on from. Instead, they've embraced it.

The mother of a man who headed a disability housing provider that entered liquidation days after an NDIS participant died, has been able to start a near-identical business on the same premises.

Estate planning before your own death can be confronting for anyone. But for parents who have children with disabilities, there are additional complexities to consider. 

We heard from hundreds of GPs across the country and here's why many are saying they won't expand their bulk-billing practices beyond concession patients.

On the eve of a new parliament, these are three areas disability advocates want addressed, write Evan Young and Nas Campanella.

How are your maths skills? Have a crack at these questions for Year 8 students and see how you compare. 

A project led by autistic people has been holding events and training staff at some of Australia’s biggest arts institutions to help them become more inclusive.

The death of a man with disability in NDIS-supported housing last month sparks a police investigation and renewed calls for mandatory provider registration.

The NDIS is getting a lot of negative press at the moment. It’s a far cry from when the scheme first started, writes Evan Young.

Australians with intellectual disability continue to experience unconscious bias in the medical system and poor health outcomes. Advocates are demanding change.

A Victorian woman is suing Uber in the Federal Court, alleging drivers breached disability discrimination laws by repeatedly refusing to pick up her guide dog.

Answering curious questions from kids about disability can be tricky. Here's how three people with lived experience say you should go about it.   

Eddy's mum says he's caught between two systems – and there's concern more cases like his will soon crop up across Australia, write Evan Young and Nas Campanella. 

England, the US and Canada are among the countries with national autism strategies — and now Australia has one too.

More and more people are turning to grassroots recycling initiatives to make up for wider system inadequacy. ABC NEWS spoke to two women who've set up schemes to help make it easier for others to recycle. 

We've created a quiz aimed at testing your knowledge about the biggest health issues facing Aussie males. Give it a try and find out how you can improve your health.