As the 2020 US Election approaches, & following the UK General Election last year, issues surrounding accessibility in voting have become increasingly important. From being able to…… Read more “Vote With Your Wheels.”
Tag: Disabled
The Chronic Illness Survival Kit.
With the inevitability of a train crash that you can’t look away from, COVID-19 has left many people feeling symptoms of intense fatigue, pain, & post-exertional malaise…… Read more “The Chronic Illness Survival Kit.”
My Disabled Body, Still My Choice.
I’ve faced my fair share of online controversies; I’ve been criticised for my colourful language, for stating the fact that this blog has won multiple awards in…… Read more “My Disabled Body, Still My Choice.”
Individual Solutions for a Universal Problem.
The one-size-fits-all approach to problem solving does have its benefits. It’s more efficient in terms of time and resources, and you can help a lot of people…… Read more “Individual Solutions for a Universal Problem.”
High-Functioning Ableism.
High-functioning is a term used by able-bodied people to describe a disabled person living a relatively normal life, most commonly used to describe autistic people, but often…… Read more “High-Functioning Ableism.”
The Sunshine Blogger Award: Here We Go Again.
It’s been some time since I received an award for my blogging, & so it was a pleasant surprise to find The Wheelchair Teen’s nomination sitting in…… Read more “The Sunshine Blogger Award: Here We Go Again.”
Pills of Damocles.
The Sword of Damocles is an infamous story about a privileged man who, when a servant of his calls out said privilege, offers to swap positions for…… Read more “Pills of Damocles.”
Ribbons & Rollators.
When people think about disability, they often think of old age, as in fairness the chance of becoming disabled does increase with age. When people think about…… Read more “Ribbons & Rollators.”
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.
My disability, sexuality, and gender all share one particular feature; it’s quite easy for me to pass as “normal”. I can stand & walk unaided (albeit not…… Read more “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.”
Thumbe-Wheeler: Yet Another Short Story.
Trigger Warning: needles, insects, arachnids. Laura stirred and opened her eyes slowly, blinking against the bright lights. She was staring up at an unfamiliar ceiling decorated with…… Read more “Thumbe-Wheeler: Yet Another Short Story.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 