I hope you aren't becoming woke: New politicised contours of online ableism in response to disability advocacy by 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott

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Ableism versus free speech in Australia: challenging online hate speech toward people with Down syndrome

Belinda Johnson et al.

Summary: This article examines the issue of online free speech versus ableism by studying a major case of 60 Minutes Australia Facebook discussions. The analysis identifies the types of ableism expressed, the types of harm caused, and the grassroots responses. Taking inspiration from Timothy Garton Ash's work on free speech, the article explores questions about the tolerance of harmful comments towards vulnerable populations, the potential benefits of negative, ableist discourse, and effective mechanisms to respond to harmful online ableist discourses beyond grassroots resistance narratives.

DISABILITY & SOCIETY (2023)

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Factors associated with experiences of abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQA plus ) adults with disability in Australia

Natalie Amos et al.

Summary: LGBTQA+ people with disability in Australia are more likely to experience abuse, including verbal abuse, sexual assault, and social exclusion. Factors such as gender identity and severity of disability play a role in these experiences. The findings emphasize the need to understand and address the experiences and consequences of abuse among LGBTQA+ people with disability.

DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL (2023)

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Disability Policy and Active Citizenship: The Case of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme

Timothy Earle et al.

Summary: This article discusses how Australia's new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) extends the active citizenship of people with disabilities by analyzing how it changes their relationship with the welfare state and by examining its eligibility criteria and needs assessment planning. The support provided and its delivery method influence the roles assigned to people with disabilities in society and their opportunities to exercise their rights as active citizens. Understanding how NDIS mechanisms restrict or facilitate citizenship is crucial as its implementation in Australia may impact global disability policy development.

JOURNAL OF DISABILITY POLICY STUDIES (2021)

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Ableist contours of Down syndrome in Australia: Facebook attitudes towards existence and parenting of people with Down syndrome

Belinda Johnson et al.

Summary: This article analyses the emergence of online disability hate speech on social media platforms, specifically focusing on negative responses towards individuals with Down syndrome. By categorizing the responses and examining the impact of this discrimination in the Australian social landscape, the study sheds light on societal attitudes towards disability.

JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY (2021)

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