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.”
Tag: Diary of a Disabled Person
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.”
Inspiration Celebration.
When celebrating the lives and successes of disabled people, the line between celebrating with these individuals and patronising them is extremely thin and all too easily crossed.…… Read more “Inspiration Celebration.”
The Walking Contradiction.
Walking has many benefits. There are the health benefits to do with bone density, cardiovascular health, and muscle strength. There are the accessibility benefits of not being…… Read more “The Walking Contradiction.”
Diary of a Pagan.
You wouldn’t think it to look at me now, and I must be a terrible disappointment to my parents, but I was brought up as a Christian,…… Read more “Diary of a Pagan.”
The Forgotten Ones.
When a national lockdown was implemented in the UK in response to the coronavirus pandemic, those deemed to be particularly vulnerable to the virus due to age…… Read more “The Forgotten Ones.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 