When considering accessibility, the first things to spring to mind are lifts, ramps, and accessible bathrooms. However, there is another element to accessibility that arguably impacts a…… Read more “Digital Accessibility Matters.”
Tag: Disability
Next Post 1st August!
There will be a slight delay in the publication of my next blog post, which will become available on Tuesday 1st August instead of the usual Sunday…… Read more “Next Post 1st August!”
I Am Not A Fire Hazard.
I am not a fire hazard. You probably think that’s quite an obvious statement to for me to make, but you’d be surprised just how often I’ve…… Read more “I Am Not A Fire Hazard.”
Privilege Without Power.
It probably seems a little odd to suggest that users of different types of wheelchair experience ableism in different ways, but as someone who has used both…… Read more “Privilege Without Power.”
Diary of a Disabled Person is Back!
It’s been a hectic few weeks, but the house-move is complete and I’m back to business as usual! You can look out for my next blog post…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Person is Back!”
Diary of a Disabled Person HQ Is Moving!
Diary of a Disabled Person Head Quarters (by which I mean my house) is moving! We pick up the keys to our new apartment today, and because…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Person HQ Is Moving!”
Diary of a Disabled Manager.
A little under a year ago I successfully applied for a promotion, the most significant change in my responsibilities being that I would become somebody’s boss. Having…… Read more “Diary of a Disabled Manager.”
Crime & Punishment.
On New Years Day 2022, Avengers actor Jeremy Renner suffered horrific injuries while protecting a family member from a snowplow accident, almost losing his leg as a…… Read more “Crime & Punishment.”
Velocity.
The vast majority of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters have a maximum speed of approximately 5 mph (8 kmph), which is the equivalent of a brisk walk.…… Read more “Velocity.”
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.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 