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Transcripts think you know about it does. Thank you. Wrap Up p. 129 A. Ladies and gentlemen, today we’re addressing a pressing matter: providing subsidies for assistive devices to those with disabilities. These devices, serving as lifelines, not only bridge gaps but also empower independence, enabling people to lead fuller lives. However, the significant costs associated with these devices can often create a barrier to access. Subsidies, in this context, represent more than just financial relief; they hold the key to unlocking opportunities, facilitating active participation, education, and employment. In an inclusive world, these subsidies are a moral necessity, investing in equity and opportunity. Let’s work together to advocate for them, shaping a future where everyone can thrive. Thank you. inspirational stuff?” ( Laughter ) And that’s when it dawned on me: This kid had only ever experienced disabled people as objects of inspiration. And it’s not his fault. I mean, for lots of us, disabled people are not our teachers or our doctors or our manicurists. We are there to inspire. And in fact, I am sitting on this stage looking like I do in this wheelchair, and you are probably kind of expecting me to inspire you. Right? ( Laughter ) You may have seen posts or images featuring disabled people and slogans like “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Or “Your excuse is invalid.” And these images objectify one group of people for the benefit of another group of people. So, in this case, we’re objectifying disabled people for the benefit of nondisabled people. The purpose of these images is to inspire and motivate you so that you can look at them and think, “Well, however bad my life is, it could be worse. I could be that person.” But what if you are that person? I’ve lost count of the number of times that I’ve been approached by strangers wanting to tell me that they think I’m brave or inspirational. They were just kind of congratulating me for managing to get up in the morning and remember my own name. ( Laughter ) It is objectifying. Those images objectify disabled people for the benefit of nondisabled people. And life as a disabled person is actually somewhat difficult. We do overcome some things. But the things that we’re overcoming are not the things that you think they are. They are not things to do with our bodies. I use the term “disabled people” quite deliberately, because I subscribe to what’s called the social model of disability, which tells us that we are more disabled by the society that we live in than by our bodies and our diagnoses. I really want to live in a world where disability is not the exception but the norm. I want to live in a world where we value genuine achievement for disabled people, and I want to live in a world where a kid in year 11 in a Melbourne high school is not one bit surprised that his new teacher is a wheelchair user. Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you 138 I Transcripts