The KingStones will Be Heard

What disability looks like according to stock images

Stock library images are popular when telling stories, especially online. They are a nice, warm-fuzzy kinda way to share a visual idea about just about any topic you could dream up. Our Marketing team like to use actual photos of the people and the families that Endeavour Foundation support where we can, but let’s face it, we don’t have a team of paparazzi-style photographers to follow you all around, so sometimes we resort to library shots too.

Disability diagnosis: why it’s so important to get it right

Getting a correct disability diagnosis can take a lot of time, money and paperwork, but it is one of the best things you can do to make the most of your NDIS plan. Your disability support providers can only provide supports that you have funding for. If a diagnosis isn’t quite right, this can sometimes mean that people miss out on the services they need.

Should I say “disabled” or “person with disability”? A guide to person first language

We often get people asking us whether to say ‘disabled person’ or ‘person with disability’. and it’s a tricky one to answer because there’s no hard and fast rule. It essentially comes down to what the people you are referring to prefer

Janie and Angie talk life, love, and equality

6 ways to be a good long-distance friend to someone with intellectual disability

Can't see your friends in person? We've put together some tips to help your friendship thrive - no matter the distance.

Your Disability Support Pension (DSP) questions answered

 

Over the past few months, we’ve noticed a lot of people asking questions about the Disability Support Pension (DSP) – especially when the government talks income support and financial help for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.