Articles – Sara Shams

Creating Equitable Pharmacy Practices

Being a pharmacist and a person with disability, I appreciate and understand the complexities that exist in healthcare settings. For me, poorly planned physical environments are the number one barrier to access. As a healthcare professional, a major barrier is not being aware of the needs of my patients and clients – or not asking the right questions.

International People with Disability

Written by Sara Shams on June 7, 2023. Posted in Updates. Leave a Comment

Today is the International Day of People with Disability. It is a day that aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with visible and invisible disabilities. Today, and every other day, let’s celebrate the achievements of over 4.4 million of us in Australia and the contributions we make to society. Disability inclusion is fundamental to human rights, sustainable development, and investment in our future.