There are a lot of things I hadn’t anticipated before becoming disabled; I hadn’t expected healthcare and education to be so inaccessible, nor had I counted on…… Read more “Waiting to Stop Waiting: An Experiment.”
Tag: Equality
In Case of Fire, Ditch the Disabled.
It is well-established that lifts should not be used during a fire, and very few people give this notion a second thought. This renders my own opinion…… Read more “In Case of Fire, Ditch the Disabled.”
Coming In Swinging for Disabled People.
October 2023 saw the much-anticipated release of the third video game in Insomniac studio’s series, ironically named Spiderman 2. Impressively, it lived up to the hype, with…… Read more “Coming In Swinging for Disabled People.”
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.”
Voice of the Voiceless.
There is no such thing as being a Voice of the Voiceless. In fact, when someone describes themself in that manner, I am immediately inclined to distrust…… Read more “Voice of the Voiceless.”
Crime and Punishment.
Disabled people are sick of a lot of things; ableism, inaccessibility, poor medical and social care, the list goes on and on. In particular, disabled people are…… Read more “Crime and Punishment.”
Taking It On The Chin.
I’m not a psychologist, so I can’t tell you why the universal knee-jerk reaction of any kind of criticism, valid or otherwise, is to get defensive. We…… Read more “Taking It On The Chin.”
Why We Need Pride.
With LGBTQAI+ and Disability Pride months taking place in June and July respectively, the summer is a busy period for people who belong in both groups. Indeed,…… Read more “Why We Need Pride.”
Showtime.
It’s commonplace to find Equality & Inclusion programmes in the modern workplace, & while to some they may seem to be a waste of time, they are…… Read more “Showtime.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 