In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities.
Lisa is a member of Brain Injury Matters.
She chats about her experience with ableism and sexism since she acquired her brain injury.
Mel is a peer worker at Positive Powerful Parents.
She shares her story as a mother with an intellectual disability.
Sarah is a member of New Wave Gippsland Self Advocacy and Rainbow Rights.
She shares her experience as a Trans, Aboriginal, Lesbian woman with an Acquired Brain Injury.
Mel, Lisa and Sarah also chat about how discrimination is still happening on the ground, even though there are anti-discrimination laws and policies.
They also talk about the importance of sharing their stories, and supporting others with disability to be empowered and speak up.
Songs:
What a Wonderful World by Esperanza Spalding
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation