Stella Young
Stella Young
Stella Jane Youngwas an Australian comedian, journalist and disability rights activist...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth24 February 1982
CountryAustralia
Stella Young quotes about
adjusted bodies considered disabled whether
We all learn how to use the bodies we're born with, or learn to use them in an adjusted state, whether those bodies are considered disabled or not.
definitely episode featured watched
When I was seven and watched an episode of 'Beyond 2000' that featured a floating armchair, I thought we'd definitely have one of those by 15, at the latest.
perhaps
When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded.
people
People with disabilities are simply part of diverse communities in the U.S.
built history
Let's not forget that the Paralympics, just like the Olympics, are built on a rich history.
constantly exactly life simply strangers
My everyday life in which I do exactly the same things as everyone else should not inspire people, and yet I am constantly congratulated by strangers for simply existing.
access side
Personally, I like a generous side of wheelchair access with my cities.
allowed arms people
People get all up in arms when I describe myself as a crip because what they hear is the word 'cripple,' and they hear a word you're not allowed to say anymore.
life
On the whole, my life is and has been wonderful.
afford doctors fortune immunity lived neither since
Doctors are not fortune tellers, and neither am I. Having lived with disability since birth does not afford me immunity from illness.
certainly disaster medical ultimate
Disability is often framed, in medical terms, as the ultimate disaster and certainly as a deficit.
almost bus caught certainly deal disability gender great informs life religion whether work
Disability informs almost every part of my life. It's as important, if not more so, than my gender and sexuality. It's certainly a great deal more important to me than my religion or whether or not I caught a tram, ferry or bus to work.
I used to think of myself in terms of who I'd be if I didn't have this pesky old disability.
esteem image people
Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought.