Audio: When asked to name a famous disabled person, past or present, most people could probably answer Stephen Hawking. At a push, someone might say Helen Keller,…… Read more “Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.”
Author: diaryofadisabledperson
My multi-award-winning blog discusses what life is like as a bisexual, bi-gender, disabled person was started in 2017. I have a 1st class honours degree in nutrition from the University of Leeds where I now work in medical research, an achievement which was undeniably difficult to reach. Outside of work I practise Paganism, and have a passion for wrestling, rock music, and the MCU. You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram simply by searching diaryofadisabledperson.
Inspiration Celebration.
Audio: When celebrating the lives and successes of disabled people, the line between celebrating with these individuals and patronising them is extremely thin and all too easily…… Read more “Inspiration Celebration.”
The Walking Contradiction.
Audio: Walking has many benefits. There are the health benefits to do with bone density, cardiovascular health, and muscle strength. There are the accessibility benefits of not…… Read more “The Walking Contradiction.”
Diary of a Pagan.
Audio: You wouldn’t think it to look at me now, and I must be a terrible disappointment to my parents, but I was brought up as a…… Read more “Diary of a Pagan.”
The Forgotten Ones.
Audio: When a national lockdown was implemented in the UK in response to the coronavirus pandemic, those deemed to be particularly vulnerable to the virus due to…… Read more “The Forgotten Ones.”
