About Us

Our Story

From the spark of an idea to address the gaps in our community, the journey of Ability Boutique in Solution Ideas began with a cross-road of inspiration and a fierce determination to develop Solutions.

Solution Ideas was established in 2020 as a self contract service, working on pilot programs for the disability community along side Disability Peak Organisations. Solution Ideas worked on developing awareness, inclusion and fairness in the market for People with Disability. Disability activism was framed by the Social Model for People with Disability and Human Rights for People with Disability. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and making real choices in our daily lives.

We all have the same rights, no matter where we come from, what we look like or what we believe.

Medical Model vs Social Model The Medical Model: The person is disabled by the abnormalities and deficits of their own body and/or brain. Disabled people are broken, abnormal or damaged versions of human beings and should be fixed, cured and/or prevented. Since the disabled person's impairments prevent them from functioning normally, they need caregivers and professionals to make decisions for them. The disabled person is an object of charity and receiver of help. The disabled person should adjust to fit into society since they are the one who is not normal. Being part of society means rising above disability. The Social model: The person is disabled by their environment and its physical, attitudinal, communication and social barriers. Disabled people are normal, valid varieties of human beings and should have equal rights and access to society just as they are. Since the disabled person is inherently equal, they have a right to autonomy, choice and free and informed consent in their own lives. The disabled person should be supported by society because they are equal and have a right to inclusion. Their community should adjust its own barriers and biases.

Ability Boutique

Ability Boutique was created in 2023 with the understanding that change for people with disability needs to exist throughout the various sectors of our Australian Industry. It was identified that social inclusion for people with disability needs support from our open market. With an understanding for leadership in our own life-choices, a multidisciplinary structure from Supportive Circles, Mentoring and Advocacy, as well as Training and Learning, enables a multifaceted approach to our business to achieve many positive outcomes.

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Our Approach

Our philosophy is we truly believe in promoting the Social Model of Disability and strongly embrace the Human Rights of all individuals. We also believe that we can work strongly with the broader community to develop an inclusive society. Part of our philosophy includes valuing the choices people make and striving towards achieving their goals / making change.

We embrace four models of disability:

  • Disability Inclusion Model
  • Human Rights Model of Disability
  • Lived Experience Model of Disability
  • Social Model Of Disability.

“Let us navigate the community with you.”

— Ability Boutique