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FIGHTING FOR EQUALITY
People with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds speak out
Seeking Expressions of Interest for hosting of an exhibition ‘Fighting for Equality’
Fighting for Equality is an exhibition of the Melbourne Immigration Museum prepared in partnership with ADEC and displayed from November 2010 to 1 May 2011 that explores the challenges and experiences of people with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds, their carers and their families and offers hope and advice to others in similar situations. ADEC is keen to make this important and empowering exhibition, the first of its kind, available to consumers and the general public. It is currently seeking Expressions of Interest by any auspices who wish to mount this exhibition in suburban or regional areas for up to 6 months. The exhibition of 16 stories and images is mounted on 18 poster-sized display boards with an accompanying video. A published catalogue is available. There is no charge but auspices will need to pay for any costs involved in mounting their display and sign an agreement with ADEC regarding protection of materials, acknowledgments etc.
People from ethnic backgrounds with disabilities face multiple challenges. These can include cultural differences, poverty, discrimination, bureaucracy, poor English proficiency, isolation and a background of traumatic experiences little understood by others. Too often, people from ethnic backgrounds find that they face their obstacles as individuals or as isolated families. They can be shunned or dismissed by broader society and even by some members of their own communities due to different cultural interpretations of disability.
These stories explore how participants have responded to these challenges above. The stories are of people from all walks of life: They include many nationalities, refugees, older persons, carers, children, advocates, an artist and a poet and more. All participants were asked what advice they would give to others facing multiple challenges based on their unique life experiences. These inspiring stories describe how the participants in this exhibition have responded to these barriers, not passively but by asserting control over their destinies. In the process they have grown resourceful, courageous, independent and extremely determined.
Expression of Interest and Requirements of Exhibition
The first step to booking the exhibition is to complete the form. The completed form can be sent to anastasia@adec.org.au. Once received an email of confirmation will be sent. Please allow a week for further correspondance.
Expression of interest/requirements form (.doc) Must be completed
Please be aware of the dates below for booking the exhibition
| Organisation | Dates Booked |
| Moreland City Council | 29 November 2011 - 20 January 2012 |
| Maribynong City Council | 8 March - 1 April 2012 |
Hume City Council |
4 April - 4 June 2012 (TBA) |
| Hume Whittlesea LLEN | 26 November - 7 December 2012 |
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If you are seeking more information please contact:
Anastasia Meimeteas
Communcations & Administration Officer
anastasia@adec.org.au or (03) 9480 1666
Participants include ADEC staff, carers, clients and Board of Management members