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" Yooralla is a people pleaser with a very powerful PR machine. "

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" When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded. "

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" The sentiment of those suggesting the Olympics and Paralympics be combined is no doubt well intentioned. But it also echoes the myth that disabled people want to be other than what we are - that we'd like nothing more than to be 'allowed in' with the able-bodied competitors. "

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" People with disabilities are simply part of diverse communities in the U.S. "

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" I have always felt like a loved, valued and equal member of my family. "

" Disability simulation fails to capture the nuance and complexity of living in a disabled body. And it certainly fails to give a deep understanding of systemic discrimination and abuse faced by disabled people. "

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" It became very clear to me that Yooralla was not as interested in media coverage that explored issues faced by people with disability as it was in giving a pat on the back to journalists who maintained the status quo by giving readers the warm and fuzzies over their morning paper. "