Bethany Cody
Bethany Cody is a reporter with ABC Adelaide. She has reported on a range of topics with a particular focus on health, disability, access and inclusion.
Latest by Bethany Cody
For blind people like Sarah, navigating period products can be stressful. But developers say they have a solution
By Bethany Cody
Sarah Maculans independently navigates life with her white cane and guide dog Syd, but when it comes to buying sanitary products, she's forced to rely on others for help. Advocates say there are simple steps that companies can take to make products more accessible for people who are blind and vision impaired.
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'It's something you can love about yourself': Why vision-impaired Australians want you to think twice about your assumptions
By Bethany Cody
Alana Tiller has around 3 per cent vision "on a good day" and wouldn't change it. She's among young advocates hoping for change in the way people talk about vision impairments.
Adelaide Hills restaurant offers 'quiet dinners' and sensory-friendly menu for autistic community
By Bethany Cody
For many years, Deanna knew there was something about her that was "different". Now, she's taking part in a rollout of "quiet dinners" for people with sensory needs around food.
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Household paint, pen ink, and watered-down ash used in DIY tattoos prompt warnings over home kits
By Bethany Cody
Pen ink, household paint, even watered-down ash — laser tattoo removalist Phil Pagdin has seen it all. He's among those in the industry concerned about the safety of home tattoo kits available to buy online.
A restaurant visit can be 'stressful' for people with disabilities — but app Pavely is helping pave the way for change
By Bethany Cody
For many people living with disability, catching up with friends for a coffee or a night out often involves a level of extra planning – but an app is making crucial information about whether a venue or activity is accessible much more readily available.
'Lack of sight does not mean lack of pride': People with vision impairment call for more accessible beauty products
By Bethany Cody
Lizzie Eastham was born without sight but loves to wear make up — and wants it to be more accessible for people with vision impairments.
About 2 million Australians live with a rare disease, often facing an isolating journey for answers
By Bethany Cody
Anna Pak Poy, who lost her son to an ultra-rare disease when he was 22 months old, says there should be more support from governments for people living with rare conditions.
Safety of people with disabilities should be considered in e-scooter debate
Special report by Bethany Cody
As the future of e-scooters is considered in South Australia, consideration should be given to the safety of people living with disabilities, Bethany Cody writes in this special report.