Mindfulness with Disability

Mindfulness — adapted thoughtfully for disabled bodies and minds.

A 70-page guide drawing on contemporary mindfulness research and reshaped for the real lives of people with disability. No demands to sit cross-legged. No assumption that your body or attention works in any particular way. Just gentle, accessible practices for noticing, breathing, and being.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

- What mindfulness actually is (and isn't)

- Practices that work for chronic pain, fatigue, and sensory sensitivities

- Mindful moments when getting out of bed is the achievement

- Working with difficult emotions without forcing positivity

- Adapting traditional practices for your body

- Mindfulness for carers and support workers

- When mindfulness isn't right — and what helps instead

- Building a sustainable, kind practice

WHO THIS IS FOR:

People living with disability, chronic illness, or chronic pain, their families and carers, and support workers wanting to bring mindfulness into their practice respectfully.

📅 PUBLICATION DATE: May 2026

This guide is for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for professional mental health support. Mindfulness practices are generally safe, but some people — particularly those with trauma histories, dissociation, or certain mental health conditions — can find body-focused practices distressing. If a practice feels overwhelming, please stop and seek support.

Crisis support: Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7), Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636.

Mira NDIS Guide is not affiliated with the NDIA or any government agency.