Channel 9 News 16/12/2013 [People power] (18.09) People power has helped save a 44yo woman from life in a nursing home. Naomi Clarke today presented a petition with more than 60,000 signatures to the Premier who has now vowed to… Continue Reading People power on 9 News

Channel 10 News 16/12/2013 People power (17.30) A petition signed by 62,000 has saved a 44yo disabled woman from being forced into a nursing home. But Adelaide woman Naomi Clarke is just one of many South Australians facing a future… Continue Reading People power on 10 News

Kelly Vincent, Dignity For Disability MLC (891ABC 7.43-7.44) South Australian disability services (Bevan: Kelly Vincent, just quickly … what can be done?) Well you have to wonder, David, at a time when our disability services are reportedly moving towards a… Continue Reading South Australian disability services on 891ABC

Published in The Guardian Messenger, page 14 NOVITA Children’s Services says specialised play equipment means children with a disability can “play alongside their peers”. “All children deserve the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play, but some traditional play equipment is inaccessible… Continue Reading Specialised equipment to promote play

Published in The Adelaide Advertiser, page 7 BEN HYDE AN artwork adorned with messages of support will provide comfort in a time of need for domestic violence victims. The 1m x 1.5m artwork comprises about 150 messages of support to… Continue Reading Visual message opens eyes /by BEN HYDE

Published in The Adelaide Advertiser, page 17 SHERADYN HOLDERHEAD POLITICAL REPORTER SOUTH Australians at “high risk” of harming themselves or others in the community are among more than 1400 people who are missing out on government services and care. Over… Continue Reading State’s most at-risk not getting care /by SHERADYN HOLDERHEAD

Published in The Adelaide Advertiser, page 15 LAUREN NOVAK POLITICAL REPORTER THE owner of a retail chain stocking a T-shirt bearing the word “retarde” says children with Down syndrome need to “toughen up”. Globalize clothing chain director Clayton Cross was… Continue Reading Retarde’ stockist says `toughen up’ /by LAUREN NOVAK

Published in The Murray Valley Standard, page 8 No salvation from hoons In reference to Rock of Salvation story (MV Standard, Thursday November 14). I live in George Avenue, Murray Bridge, and it has become a street of burnout competitions… Continue Reading Viewpoint

ABC News 18/11/2013 [Controversial t-shirt] (19.11) Some disability advocates have rallied against the sale of a controversial t-shirt in Rundle Mall. The garment offended the protestors but opinion is divided amongst people with a disability. This is the t-shirt which… Continue Reading Controversial t-shirt on ABC News

Channel 9 News 18/11/2013 [Disability campaigners blockade] (18.03) T-shirts emblazoned with what protestors claim is a ‘hate word’ have caused an angry protest in Rundle Mall. Police were called in as disability campaigners blockaded a shop selling a new line… Continue Reading Disability campaigners blockade on 9 News