The question as to whether or not I am autistic has been debated for almost my entire life. I learnt to read & write fairly quickly, but…… Read more “The Variety of Minds.”
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The Burden of Inaccessibility.
Able-bodied people absolutely love to describe disabled people as a burden so that they can complain about us. Dr Phil, the struck-off psychiatrist who likes to exploit…… Read more “The Burden of Inaccessibility.”
Bogged Down by Labels.
There is a significant debate in the running of public spaces as to whether non-binary and otherwise trans (NBoT) people should be told to use the disabled…… Read more “Bogged Down by Labels.”
A Queer Upbringing.
Contrary to the title of this blog there are other aspects to my identity besides disability, and while I’m open about my sexuality (and more recently my…… Read more “A Queer Upbringing.”
Binary is for Computers (Not People).
Last week, I was discussing personal experiences of misogyny on the internet and how I handle it. While women were specifically mentioned, I also took care to…… Read more “Binary is for Computers (Not People).”
Web of Misogyny.
Trigger Warning: sexual harassment. It doesn’t seem to matter what ethnicity you are, what your sexuality is, or whether you’re disabled; sexual harassment of some kind is…… Read more “Web of Misogyny.”
The World as I See It.
By my dad. Most people see me as a normal guy; there are many things that other people would not take a second look at. What I…… Read more “The World as I See It.”
Business Sense.
Even if there were only one disabled person in the entire world, most would agree that to include this person would be the right thing to do.…… Read more “Business Sense.”
Beggars Can’t Be Choosers, But Fighters Should Be.
One of the hardest things I have had to learn since becoming disabled is how to pick my battles. There is so much ableism & general injustice…… Read more “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers, But Fighters Should Be.”
Responsibility for Rights.
When it comes to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, it seems to always fall to members of said group to do all the fighting for…… Read more “Responsibility for Rights.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 