Many people are of the opinion that online activism is not “real” activism, and that activists who have a predominantly online presence are not activists at all.…… Read more “The Butterfly Effect of Online Activism.”
Tag: Diary of a Disabled Person
Speedbumps.
Some things are easy to be positive about; cute kittens, nice food, a good story. Some things people talk about having a positive attitude towards are a…… Read more “Speedbumps.”
Boycotting Ableism.
Boycotts, the act of arranging a mass refusal to use a particular company’s product for a set period, are meant to protest the horrible conditions many workers…… Read more “Boycotting Ableism.”
Bathroom Privileges.
A few years ago, prior to coming out as non-binary, chopping my long hair off, and changing my name, I did an interview for a documentary all…… Read more “Bathroom Privileges.”
The Perks of Being Disabled.
A few weeks ago, model and disability activist Lucy Dawson (@ludawinthesky) tweeted about various instances of total strangers offering her favours and gifts purely because she was…… Read more “The Perks of Being Disabled.”
Out With the Old, In With the Same.
Towards the end of October 2021, after months of back and forth, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) finally published the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E)…… Read more “Out With the Old, In With the Same.”
Hallowheels.
It’s Halloween; the perfect time for snuggling up to watch some scary movies while enjoying an array of snacks! Disabled people enjoy Halloween as much as everyone…… Read more “Hallowheels.”
First, Do Nothing.
Trigger Warning: Self-harm, Suicide. When Hippocrates uttered the words “First, do no harm”, he probably thought he was being perfectly clear. After all, harming patients is the…… Read more “First, Do Nothing.”
Purchasing Independence: The Best Mobility Aids.
By Abi Swarbick from Modern Mobility. Since 1997, Modern Mobility has prided ourselves on making life that little bit easier by keeping your freedom & independence and…… Read more “Purchasing Independence: The Best Mobility Aids.”
The Hardest Working People on Earth.
Disabled people, in particular those with chronic illnesses like M.E or fibromyalgia, are frequently portrayed as extreme laziness experts in mainstream media. Documentary makers seem to leap…… Read more “The Hardest Working People on Earth.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 