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The Fight for What’s Right: A Reflection on Disability and Advocacy

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 20, 2024 by DarrylNovember 24, 2024

One evening, I found myself in a thought-provoking conversation with some friends around my kitchen table. As we sipped our drinks and chatted about life’s various aspects, the topic of personal achievement came up. I shared that I’ve had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Journal | Tagged AccessibilityMatters, AdvocacyMatters, DisabilityAwareness, DisabilityExperience, DisabilityPride, DisabilityRights, Inclusion, SelfAdvocacy

Building Independence: A Philanthropic Opportunity to Fund Innovative SDA Housing in Adelaide

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on November 13, 2024 by DarrylMarch 11, 2025

My name is Dr Darryl Sellwood. As you will see from my photo, I have cerebral palsy and I use an electric wheelchair to get around. I also have communication disability and use a variety of different tools to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Disability, Journal, SDA Housing | Tagged accessible design, Adelaide, Cerebral Palsy, communication disability, disability advocacy, disability housing, Disability Rights, homeownership, independent living, innovative housing, NDIS, participant-led design, philanthropic funding, SDA, social impact investment, Specialist Disability Accommodation

NDIS Changes: A Mixed Bag of Clarity and Confusion

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on October 8, 2024 by DarrylOctober 8, 2024

The recent significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that took effect last Thursday have left many participants and service providers grappling with the implications for disability supports. While the introduction of two lists detailing accepted and rejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged allied health professionals, consultation process, disability supports, funding rules, government spending, National Disability Insurance Scheme, NDIS, optimism, Policy Changes, remedial massage, social participation

My technological writing Journey

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on September 18, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 18, 2024

My Writing Journey Writing has become much easier for me over the years. It seems that every decade, technological advancements have improved my ability to produce written work. As a boy in the 1970s, I used an electronic typewriter with … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Journal, Personal Experience, Technology | Tagged Accessibility, AdaptiveTechnology, AIWriting, AssistiveTechnology, CommunicationDevices, DigitalInclusion, DisabilityInnovation, EyeGazeTechnology, LiteracySkills, PersonalComputers, PhDJourney, TechEvolution, TechnologyAdvancements, WordPrediction, WritingJourney

The Integral Role of Support Workers in My Life

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on September 3, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 5, 2024

For the past two years, I’ve been diligently writing in my journal almost every day. One of the most frequent topics I find myself writing about is the support workers who are an essential part of my daily routine. Living … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged care attendants, daily life, Disability, independence, journal writing, living alone, personal care, Regency Park Centre, Support workers

Revolutionizing Disability Housing: A Call for Visionary Philanthropist

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on September 1, 2024 by DarrylOctober 16, 2024

As someone living with cerebral palsy, I’m on a mission to create a groundbreaking housing solution that could transform lives. I’m seeking visionary philanthropists to join me in this endeavor. The Vision Two connected Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Information, Journal | Tagged accessible architecture, accessible homes, Assistive Technology, Cerebral Palsy, community development, disability advocacy, disability empowerment, disability housing, Disability Rights, Disability Support, housing solutions, inclusive design, independent living, innovative housing, NDIS, philanthropy, SDA funding, social change, social impact, social investment

Concerns Over Recent NDIS Law Changes

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 26, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 5, 2024

I am deeply concerned about the recent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) laws. If my understanding is correct, these changes could make it illegal for me to use my support workers to assist with social activities, work-related … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Community Support, Disability Rights, NDIS, Policy Changes, Support workers

Why I Deleted My X Account: Standing Against Elon Musk’s Influence

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on August 21, 2024 by DarrylSeptember 5, 2024

In recent months, I’ve become increasingly concerned about how Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), is using the platform to express and amplify his political views. His alignment with right-wing figures and ideologies has been particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Delete X account, Elon Musk, Media Watch, Misinformation, Online activism, Political influence, Right-wing ideologies, Social media, Social media power, X platform

Audio Books and Dylan Alcott

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on May 17, 2024 by DarrylMay 24, 2024

My first experience with audiobooks was back around 1982 when I borrowed the autobiography One Step at a Time by Dr. John Hickman from the school library. It was a box set of approximately 12 cassettes. I think I listened … Continue reading →

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Journaling, and is this good enough…

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on April 13, 2024 by DarrylApril 13, 2024

I was going to start this entry with, “For about 18 months, I have been journaling daily…” but I looked, and I am a week from two years journaling daily. Originally, I was hoping that some journal entries would lend … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Audio Book, Journaling, Ride and Enjoy

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