Some things are easy to be positive about; cute kittens, nice food, a good story. Some things people talk about having a positive attitude towards are a…… Read more “Speedbumps.”
Author: diaryofadisabledperson
My multi-award-winning blog discusses what life is like as a bisexual, non-binary 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, and I'm also a co-chair of their Disability, Accessibility, and Mental Health Staff Network. Outside of work I practise Paganism, and have a passion for wrestling, video and board gaming, rock music, and science fiction. You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram simply by searching diaryofadisabledperson.
Boycotting Ableism.
Boycotts, the act of arranging a mass refusal to use a particular company’s product for a set period, are meant to protest the horrible conditions many workers…… Read more “Boycotting Ableism.”
Bathroom Privileges.
A few years ago, prior to coming out as non-binary, chopping my long hair off, and changing my name, I did an interview for a documentary all…… Read more “Bathroom Privileges.”
The Perks of Being Disabled.
A few weeks ago, model and disability activist Lucy Dawson (@ludawinthesky) tweeted about various instances of total strangers offering her favours and gifts purely because she was…… Read more “The Perks of Being Disabled.”
Out With the Old, In With the Same.
Towards the end of October 2021, after months of back and forth, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) finally published the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E)…… Read more “Out With the Old, In With the Same.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 