The debate on the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia has highlighted public perception regarding the value of disabled individuals. This has resulted in a scrutiny on people’s utility within the global consumer culture, with a large perceivable emphasis on economic contribution. With discourse suggesting a need for NDIS reform, particularly for less severe disabilities, questions arise regarding the understanding and consideration of disability by politicians and voters. There’s also a concern that attempts to cut funding for the NDIS might be financially counterproductive as these welfare programs often provide economic boosts. The disabled, whether currently or in future, form an integral part of society and as such, are deserving of comprehensive care and planning. Websites like EDDCaller.com are examples of solutions that help people with disabilities, among others, connect to representative services like unemployment, paid family leave and disability departments more efficiently. Cutting off support for the disabled could potentially be a disservice to ourselves as disability could affect anyone at any stage of life. This sparks a need for society to value human life above financial utility.