The one-size-fits-all approach to problem solving does have its benefits. It’s more efficient in terms of time and resources, and you can help a lot of people…… Read more “Individual Solutions for a Universal Problem.”
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High-Functioning Ableism.
High-functioning is a term used by able-bodied people to describe a disabled person living a relatively normal life, most commonly used to describe autistic people, but often…… Read more “High-Functioning Ableism.”
Pills of Damocles.
The Sword of Damocles is an infamous story about a privileged man who, when a servant of his calls out said privilege, offers to swap positions for…… Read more “Pills of Damocles.”
Ribbons & Rollators.
When people think about disability, they often think of old age, as in fairness the chance of becoming disabled does increase with age. When people think about…… Read more “Ribbons & Rollators.”
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.
My disability, sexuality, and gender all share one particular feature; it’s quite easy for me to pass as “normal”. I can stand & walk unaided (albeit not…… Read more “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.”
Diary of a Person With a Disability.
Person-first language is a system where, instead of using a certain feature to describe someone, the words are rearranged so that they become a person with said…… Read more “Diary of a Person With a Disability.”
Liberty in Life and Death.
Trigger Warning: death, euthanasia, assisted suicide, terminal illness. Despite the progress modern medicine has made, there continues to be two basic concepts that cause much debate in…… Read more “Liberty in Life and Death.”
Representation Matters.
Anyone who has spent more than a few hours with me will know that diplomacy isn’t really my thing; I say what I mean, mean what I…… Read more “Representation Matters.”
Personal Independence Prison: Part 2.
Part 1 is available here. Trigger Warning: mention of suicide. The application process for PIP is long, humiliating, & drains both physical & mental energy to the…… Read more “Personal Independence Prison: Part 2.”
Personal Independence Prison: Part 1.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a brilliant idea; disabled people receive some financial support to help cover the cost of the additional resources & services they need…… Read more “Personal Independence Prison: Part 1.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 