A little under a year ago I successfully applied for a promotion, the most significant change in my responsibilities being that I would become somebody’s boss. Having…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Manager.”
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Crime & Punishment.
On New Years Day 2022, Avengers actor Jeremy Renner suffered horrific injuries while protecting a family member from a snowplow accident, almost losing his leg as a…… Read more “Crime & Punishment.”
Velocity.
The vast majority of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters have a maximum speed of approximately 5 mph (8 kmph), which is the equivalent of a brisk walk.…… Read more “Velocity.”
The Spanish Inquisition.
In the immortal words of Monty Python, nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition. Least of all, I might add, disabled people sharing their experiences of ableism and inaccessibility…… Read more “The Spanish Inquisition.”
Too Much Labour.
The most difficult thing about being disabled, in my opinion at least, is not ableism. It’s not the strange looks you get in the street, or having…… Read more “Too Much Labour.”