The UK has been in and out of national lockdowns of varying degrees for over a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with non-essential shops opening and…… Read more “Normal Service Will Be Resumed.”
DiceBreaker Debut.
DiceBreaker.com is a website and YouTube channel which features the latest in table-top gaming, and is part of the larger Gamer Network which includes the British video…… Read more “DiceBreaker Debut.”
Disability Positivity.
Recently, I’ve been reading Disability Visibility, a compilation of essays and articles from disabled writers and activists from across the globe, which were collected and edited into…… Read more “Disability Positivity.”
Showtime.
It’s commonplace to find Equality & Inclusion programmes in the modern workplace, & while to some they may seem to be a waste of time, they are…… Read more “Showtime.”
Roll Play.
When it comes to pen and paper tabletop gaming, there are two distinct types of player; those who create a character radically different from themselves, and those…… Read more “Roll Play.”
An Apple a Day.
There are lots of things we can attempt to try and keep ourselves in good health; eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables which in turn…… Read more “An Apple a Day.”
The Electronic Society.
It always seems ironic to me when people complain about social media while using social media. Even the columnist writing their least original article ever relies on…… Read more “The Electronic Society.”
The R Word.
I’ve written previously about the language that should be used to address disability, most importantly saying the word disabled instead of one of its cringe-inducing euphemisms, but…… Read more “The R Word.”
Age Is Just a Number.
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 over…… Read more “Age Is Just a Number.”
Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.
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, Nelson…… Read more “Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 