Reflections of reality show us that every person sees the world through different life experiences.
As a person with lived experience of disability, I know that we all live alongside different types of disabilities and different levels of ability, each shaping how we move, think and feel a sense of belonging.
Art reminds us that people come from varied backgrounds, cultures and stories. This diversity is not unusual; it is a human phenomenon. Difference is an inevitability.
Like colours in different shades and tones, each perspective adds depth and meaning to our shared world. When we respond with empathy, compassion and a genuine willingness to understand, we begin to see not separation, but connection, dignity and our shared humanity.
Written by Fiona Bridger –Achieve Australia Researcher and Writer
As the peak body for arts and disability in NSW, Accessible Arts champions the rights and opportunities of people with disability or who are d/Deaf to pursue careers and access the arts equitably.
For over 35 years, we’ve delivered programs, workshops, and services that support career growth, audience development, and community engagement in the arts and disability sector.
