I am not a fire hazard. You probably think that’s quite an obvious statement to for me to make, but you’d be surprised just how often I’ve…… Read more “I Am Not A Fire Hazard.”
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Privilege Without Power.
It probably seems a little odd to suggest that users of different types of wheelchair experience ableism in different ways, but as someone who has used both…… Read more “Privilege Without Power.”
Diary of a Disabled Manager.
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.”
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.”
Repelling Arachnids – A Review of Keeping Away the Spiders by Anne Pia.
When Luath Press, a publisher based in Edinburgh, reached out to me asking if I would like a free copy of a book to review on my…… Read more “Repelling Arachnids – A Review of Keeping Away the Spiders by Anne Pia.”
Weighing on my Shoulders.
Trigger Warning: discussions of food, diet and weight. I have always had difficulty with feeling positively towards my body, long before I ever became disabled. For as…… Read more “Weighing on my Shoulders.”
The Cost of Moving Crisis.
As mentioned in a previous post, shortly before Christmas (2022) the batteries of my powered wheelchair stopped working, and I was left with the decision of whether…… Read more “The Cost of Moving Crisis.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 