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Explore the latest research, perspectives, and actionable insights on inclusive design and accessibility from our community of unique humans.
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Press Release: Australia’s Productivity Problem Has a Missing Dimension

New analysis by Knowable Me finds that seven in ten ASX200 companies make no public reference to disability, raising questions about productivity, workforce participation and organisational risk.

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Voices
March 2026

When You Can’t See It: The Impact of Invisible Disability

For Zero Discrimination Day, this powerful reflection explores the impact of living with an invisible disability. From subtle dismissal to everyday minimisation, it examines how quiet discrimination shapes confidence, mental health and opportunity, and why believing lived experience matters.

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Voices
March 2026

1 in 12: The Reality of Rare Disease in Australia

Rare diseases affect more than two million Australians, yet most remain invisible in public conversation, research investment and treatment pathways. In this personal reflection for Rare Disease Day, a member of the rare disease community shares the realities of delayed diagnosis, off-label treatments and living with two neuroimmune conditions, challenging the idea that rare means uncommon - or unimportant.

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Voices
March 2026

Justice Wasn’t Built For Us

On World Social Justice Day, Australia’s first blind Aboriginal lawyer reflects on navigating systems never designed for Mob with disability — and why lived experience isn’t inspiration, it’s expertise.

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Insights
February 2026

Press Release: Australia’s Productivity Problem Has a Missing Dimension

New analysis by Knowable Me finds that seven in ten ASX200 companies make no public reference to disability, raising questions about productivity, workforce participation and organisational risk.

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Perspectives
February 2026

The standard you walk past is not the whole story

A reflection on accountability, power, and why broken systems so often rely on individuals to pick up the slack.

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Insights
February 2026

Trust Issues: Disability and the AI Divide

People with disability see AI's potential but don't trust it yet. With an average trust score of just 2.5 out of 5, disability communities want human oversight, immediate data deletion, and tools that work with—not instead of—real support.

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Insights
January 2026

From Feedback to Furniture

How insights from people with disability helped Vodafone redesign their retail stores — turning accessibility feedback into inclusive furniture, layout, and staff confidence.

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Perspectives
January 2026

“Lived Experience” Is Not a Skill

The term “lived experience” has been stretched so far it’s lost its shape. This piece explores the difference between having experiences and developing skills — and how to turn insight into real capability.

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Perspectives
January 2026

The Disability Community Has a Brand Problem

A strategic brand audit from a personal perspective. What would people say if the disability community were a brand, and how can we change the experience of engaging with us?

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