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Want to read a collection of thoughts and views on employment as a person with disability? Here's a roundup of some of the articles we've published on the topic.
Regular Powerd contributor Jasper Peach takes us through the choices and challenges of work and self employment with disabling chronic illnesses.
Laura Pettenuzzo talks about her challenges in finding work that is remote, as this is a requirement of her disabilities.
My heart sinks whenever I see criteria that include: “must work from the office.” I know that role is unavailable and inaccessible to me. For people who are housebound by their disability, remote work is the only option.
Millions of Australians have a chronic illness. So why aren’t employers accommodating them?
Taking a broader approach to the topic, this piece from The Conversation looks at huge percentage of Australians with a chronic illness and asks why accommodations are so hard to get.
However, it's not all bad. In 2024, Powerd reached out to community broadcasters to ask about how they've been managing inclusion. The result was an amazing six episode short documentary video series showcasing a range of inclusion - from formal processes with written documents to simply listening and working with what a staff member needs.