Disability

She's hoping to win gold again.

...in my wheelchair!

''The young carers bursary has been a new lease on life for me''

I deserve to be desired as much as anyone else

I wouldn't say I'm relieved

''Disabled people aren't perfect and angelic, we are messy. We make bad decisions. We say things in the heat of the moment that are just as f--ked up as anybody else.''

Now she has taken her clothes to the most prestigious catwalk in the land.

Let's talk about it.

Starting a family was always the plan for fiercely independent journalist Nas Campanella and husband Tom. Now their dream has come true.

''I cannot believe this guy has been running our country.''

It was a dance we'll never forget.

''When I die, I want people to say, 'Yep, she gave it her all.'''

Inspired by her brother, Darcie is walking to raise money for Guide Dogs throughout August.

''Everyone is beautiful in their own unique way.''

“Love is for people of all abilities.”

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby Tristan, 40, was told he won't live past his teen years, so when he found love he didn't waste time.

When 26-year-old Australian cheerleader Emily was in a horrific car crash that left her wheelchair-bound, she vowed to never stop cheering.

I refused to let her go, even when the doctors suggested it.

The odds were stacked against us but i wasn't ready to give up.

A terrible accident made my future seem hopeless, but then an angel swept in.

He's the much-loved athlete who has dominated two sports. But, Dylan Alcott tells Sue Smethurst, the real champion in the family is his dear mum, Resie, for raising him to be who he is today.

Beth Davies, 38, Perth, WA faces a heartbreaking choice.

Newly married AFLW star Moana Hope has never been afraid to fight for what’s right and now she's opened up about her battle for beloved sister Vinny.

The young billionaire is in hot water.

They think I'm his nurse!

Ever wondered what this disorder is all about? Find out about the condition here, including its signs, symptoms and treatment.

When my daughter was born without her right hand, I feared for her future. But I soon realised how wrong I was.

I could either feel sorry for myself, or start fighting back.

Nikita's parents were told she'd be dead by two, but now she's walking without a wheelchair and lost 39kg.

I was losing hope, but then something amazing happened.

WARNING: Content of a graphic nature ahead.

Thanks to one very special dad, this boy just won Halloween in his neighbourhood.

Imagine if every time you cried you burst into hysterical laughter - this is the problem that Paul Pugh lives with every day.

I wish I could tell my teenage self to hang on, you're OK, whoever you want to be, keep you're dreams!

We don’t think you can benchpress yourself out of this one, Ashy…

“You get people telling me I should kill him with fire, he’s an abomination, a monster, freak, alien.”

Nicole Craword, 26, shares her story of being a mum - and a quadriplegic.

She's like a mini-me. Because she has a hearing aid and I have a hearing aid.

I can’t be the only mother who needs this.

Both sets of parents of this Queensland Down syndrome couple say no.

A mum of a baby with Down Syndrome has penned a heartfelt essay on the confronting comments she faces on a daily basis, and what she prefers strangers would say instead.

It’s a first for the company.

It's just so wrong. It's discrimination. I am just disgusted that my daughter has been put out of a show.

Sheryl McIlroy was devastated when she gave birth to a son with profound disabilities in 1993 but 22 years later, she struggles to find words to describe the joy he has brought to their family.

Thanks to a pair of dedicated fur-parents and one talented vet, this little pup can keep up with anyone!

Ceridwen Hughes knows what it is like to deal with an extremely rare medical condition. Her son Isaac was diagnosed with Moebius Syndrome when he was eight months old, and Hughes soon learned that it wasn’t just dealing with the diagnosis that was difficult. “Because the condition means that he looks slightly different, people have […]

The bond between a person and their dog can often be one of the most precious relationships. But when Bella Burton, 11, met her Great Dane, George, it literally changed her life.

She is one of Australia's most accomplished chief executive officers, but her greatest achievement is seeing her son, Nicholas, flourish, writes Michael Sheather.

“I don't have part of my leg, but I can't let that stop me. I still want to dance.”

Melanie Gaydos was born with a disorder that left her bald and with no adult teeth - but that hasn't stopped her from becoming a fashion model.

Seven years after losing the ability to walk, one incredible bridesmaid has surprised her sister with a beautiful display of courage, strength and perseverance.

This proud dad has garnered world-wide praise after he made this touching tribute to his deaf daughter.

The future is upon us.

A woman who suffered from a rare eating disorder has 'eaten herself to death'.

And look how many cards she got!

Physical handicaps are no barrier to beaming smiles at the Coolbinia Bombers in Perth.

These days he’s a heartthrob with the voice of an angel, but Ed Sheeran used to suffer from a stutter and Eminem helped him overcome it!

After the #ToysLikeMe campaign, toy makers are joining the fight to make toys more inclusive for children with disabilities.

Madeline Stuart is a model, dancer, cricketer, cheerleader, basketballer and swimmer – she just so happens to have Down syndrome, too.

A fast food worker in the US has garnered international attention for his beautiful act of kindness.

The Weekly looks at how winning the Women of the Future award has grown Laura O'Reilly's organisation, Fighting Chance.

Meet Floyd-Henry's brand new brother and sister.

Dutch designer Christian Boer, a graduate of Utrecht Art Academy, has stepped up and created a dyslexic-friendly typeface to make reading easier for dyslexics like himself. Called Dyslexie the font, originally created as part of Boer’s 2008 university thesis, looks a lot like typical lettering, but is customised so that the variation between each character […]

The Weekly first met Floyd-Henry Morley and his parents earlier this year. Now this amazing family has some exciting news to share.

It's the beautiful moment that captures your heart. Seven week old Lachlan Lever hears for the first time.

He drew his inspiration from watching his twin brother Chris running and jumping and playing. And he was determined to do the same – so much so that earlier this year he managed to participate in a walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko. “Right from the beginning, Nicholas was always ready to try anything […]

Mother of a girl with Down syndrome shoots her own back-to-school ads with a cast of children with disabilities.

Sunday night's 60 Minutes interview with David and Wendy Farnell has shocked and appalled many in the community, but the horrific circumstances of baby Gammy also provide us with the opportunity to combat the negative perceptions of people living with Down syndrome.

Compose, the research study based at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) hopes to increase language, learning and memory in people with Down syndrome through a medicine being tested around Australia. Professor Rhoshel Lenroot who is leading the study says the medicine they are testing is a compound called BTD-001. It was originally used to treat senile […]

The storm of controversy over abandoned surrogate baby Gammy has deepened after his biological Australian parents spoke out publicly for the first time on national TV last night.

Every teenage girl has a dream and for Lia Sintras it was to get out of her wheelchair and walk into her Year 10 formal.

The story of Gammy has stirred up many emotions for Catia Malaquias - the mother of the beautiful Julius who has Down syndrome.

Author Peter Rix relives the moment his baby was born with Down syndrome and takes us on a journey of hope and love

Over 40 years ago, Kevin and Shirley Orr defied doctors and kept their baby with Down syndrome. Now, the caring roles have reversed and the real dilemma is this — what happens when Mum and Dad die?

He's just four years old but Julius Panetta is already a modelling veteran, with four major fashion campaigns under his belt.

These tiny heroes were just toddlers when their little bodies were overcome by meningitis. Against the odds, they survived and have been celebrated in a stunning photo shoot.

Ann Sherry – head of cruise line Carnival Australia – is one of Australia’s most respected CEOs. She is the woman credited with introducing maternity leave to corporate Australia in the mid-’90s  when she was an executive at Westpac, the former head of the Bank of Melbourne and the first woman to run a bank […]

To some people, Katrina Abianac’s eight-month-old son Parker is just another Down syndrome baby but to her, he’s a beautiful little boy who just happens to have Down syndrome. It’s a small but significant distinction Katrina wishes more people understood. My world spun and clicked when I was told my baby son had Down Syndrome. […]

This is Luka, a 12-year-old boy who is trapped in his own body. His muscular dystrophy means he gets weaker every day, and can now only move his fingers, which allow him to operate his wheelchair. Unlike other boys his age, Luka can’t run, swim or skateboard but with the help of Slovenian photographer Matej […]

Kylee Davie’s four-year-old daughter Veronika was born with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and a congenital heart defect. She wasn’t supposed to live, let alone walk, but last month, Veronika strode into school for her first day with all the other kids. To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Kylee shares a letter she’s […]

Julius is like any three-year-old, energetic and curious. He is also a child model, which his mum, Catia Malaquias, hopes will challenge the negative stereotypes that come with his Down syndrome. “Julius is going to be a model for eeni meeni miini moh, a children’s fashion brand, and the photo shoot is in Brisbane,” I […]

Our paralympic champions are dominating in the London 2012 Games.

Sharon Osbourne has built a career on being tough-as-nails but her son's diagnosis reduced her to tears yesterday.