The word “freebie” is almost universally loved; after all, who doesn’t love getting something for nothing at all? However, there is one circumstance under which I dread…… Read more “Freedom Over Freebies.”
Tag: Accessible
Waiting to Stop Waiting: An Experiment.
There are a lot of things I hadn’t anticipated before becoming disabled; I hadn’t expected healthcare and education to be so inaccessible, nor had I counted on…… Read more “Waiting to Stop Waiting: An Experiment.”
Space Invaders.
Almost every single disabled person will have encountered an accessible space being inappropriately used as storage, forcing us to wait while someone scrambles to clear it; it’s…… Read more “Space Invaders.”
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.”
Time for a Change.
Accessible public toilets are the bane of my existence and the same sentiment is felt among others with disabilities too. Considering that it is a basic human…… Read more “Time for a Change.”
Disability Doesn’t Mean I Can’t.
On a recent visit to the GP I discovered that the lift into the surgery now needs someone to close the door behind me once I’m in…… Read more “Disability Doesn’t Mean I Can’t.”
A Pub Roll
One of the most common aspects of student life is the pub crawl; going from one pub to the next and getting shamelessly drunk along the way.…… Read more “A Pub Roll”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 