It could probably be said that political tensions have been on the rise since the economic crisis of 2008, but I was twelve at the time so…… Read more “United We Stand.”
Tag: Diary of a Disabled Person
It’s Never Just One.
As someone who doesn’t drive, partly because I don’t actually have a licence, & partly because of the extortionate cost of buying & maintaining an accessible vehicle,…… Read more “It’s Never Just One.”
Diary of a Disabled Person at 4 Years!
Unbelievably, Diary of a Disabled Person is officially 4 years old today! Thank you for all your support over the past 4 years, & I hope you…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Person at 4 Years!”
An Ableist Education.
In my very first week of high school all the way back in glory days of 2007, in my first P.E (gym) class, the teacher stood at…… Read more “An Ableist Education.”
Dear Meningitis.
Ten years ago, on 6th January 2011, my life changed forever: I contracted viral meningitis. I didn’t know it at the time, but many of the things…… Read more “Dear Meningitis.”
Unreasonable Adjustments.
The Equality Act 2010 was brought into UK law a decade ago, with a whole section dedicated to disability & accessibility, yet all these years later many…… Read more “Unreasonable Adjustments.”
Happy New Year!
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.”