As the 2020 US Election approaches, & following the UK General Election last year, issues surrounding accessibility in voting have become increasingly important. From being able to…… Read more “Vote With Your Wheels.”
The Chronic Illness Survival Kit.
With the inevitability of a train crash that you can’t look away from, COVID-19 has left many people feeling symptoms of intense fatigue, pain, & post-exertional malaise…… Read more “The Chronic Illness Survival Kit.”
My Disabled Body, Still My Choice.
I’ve faced my fair share of online controversies; I’ve been criticised for my colourful language, for stating the fact that this blog has won multiple awards in…… Read more “My Disabled Body, Still My Choice.”
Individual Solutions for a Universal Problem.
The one-size-fits-all approach to problem solving does have its benefits. It’s more efficient in terms of time and resources, and you can help a lot of people…… Read more “Individual Solutions for a Universal Problem.”
High-Functioning Ableism.
High-functioning is a term used by able-bodied people to describe a disabled person living a relatively normal life, most commonly used to describe autistic people, but often…… Read more “High-Functioning Ableism.”
The Sunshine Blogger Award: Here We Go Again.
It’s been some time since I received an award for my blogging, & so it was a pleasant surprise to find The Wheelchair Teen’s nomination sitting in…… Read more “The Sunshine Blogger Award: Here We Go Again.”
Pills of Damocles.
The Sword of Damocles is an infamous story about a privileged man who, when a servant of his calls out said privilege, offers to swap positions for…… Read more “Pills of Damocles.”
Brand New Logo.
Diary of a Disabled Person has a brand new (& much more professional looking) logo! A big thank you to Kodandi Nithyanada who designed it for me.…… Read more “Brand New Logo.”
Ribbons & Rollators.
When people think about disability, they often think of old age, as in fairness the chance of becoming disabled does increase with age. When people think about…… Read more “Ribbons & Rollators.”
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.
My disability, sexuality, and gender all share one particular feature; it’s quite easy for me to pass as “normal”. I can stand & walk unaided (albeit not…… Read more “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 