Let’s hope that 2021 is a brighter year!
2020: Is It Over Yet?
I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has not been the year any of us had hoped for. If 2020 was the year you had been…… Read more “2020: Is It Over Yet?”
Happy Holidays!
Whatever and however you celebrate at this time of year, stay warm, safe, and have fun. Happy Holidays from Diary of a Disabled Person!
A Christmas Miracle: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.
It was a cold and wet day in mid-December, & the streets were packed with shoppers all hunting for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Dean…… Read more “A Christmas Miracle: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.”
Doing Plenty of Harm.
After last week’s blog post discussing ableism in the media, which highlighted the fact that disabled people are not paid to be critics and therefore shouldn’t have…… Read more “Doing Plenty of Harm.”
Critical Crips.
Despite an increased awareness of the need for diversity and inclusion in the media, the onslaught of ableist content published isn’t showing any sign of slowing down.…… Read more “Critical Crips.”
Different Building, Same Problem.
The institutionalisation of disabled people was a fairly common practice up until the mid-to-late 20th century, and in some cases still persists to this day, albeit in…… Read more “Different Building, Same Problem.”
The Road to Hell.
They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, which would actually make it more accessible than the stairway to heaven. What is really…… Read more “The Road to Hell.”
Going Virtual.
By Sienna Fisher, a British disabled woman living with muscular dystrophy, & taking a special interest in Virtual Reality technology. “Life is difficult. This is a great…… Read more “Going Virtual.”
Survival of the Ableist.
When advocating for the rights of disabled people online, one of the most offensive retorts I have come across, on multiple occasions no less, is “survival of…… Read more “Survival of the Ableist.”
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