Audio: Ageism, discriminatory practices based on someone’s age, is the only example I can think of where prejudice flows both ways. Assumptions are often made of people…… Read more “Age Is Just a Number.”
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Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.
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.”
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.”
