Trains; the sworn enemy of wheelchair users. They’re one of the biggest obstacles disabled people face on a daily basis, and what is perhaps the most frustrating…… Read more “Off the Rails.”
Tag: Equality
Underestimated: Another Short Story.
It was a cold day in the middle of October and the rain battering the window was loud enough to wake Steve up early. He lay on…… Read more “Underestimated: Another Short Story.”
Medal of Honour.
Most people upon first meeting me fall into one of two categories; either I am to be ignored as a blemish upon society’s “flawless” beauty, or I…… Read more “Medal of Honour.”
Pimp my Ride: The Outfit.
If you’ll pardon the expression, there is another way to stand out as a wheelchair user besides decorating the wheelchair itself, and that is the way in…… Read more “Pimp my Ride: The Outfit.”
Dalek Days.
Daleks first petrified Doctor Who fans in the early 1960’s and quickly took on pop culture status with their inhuman features and grating speech, mostly gaining notoriety…… Read more “Dalek Days.”
The Real Mermaid.
I have been extremely fortunate in one aspect of my illness; I am still able to swim, albeit with a sloppy breast stroke interspersed with doggy paddling…… Read more “The Real Mermaid.”
Cue the Music.
I met my best friend during fresher’s week in my first year of university when he tried to get between me and free pizza, and I accidentally…… Read more “Cue the Music.”
Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.
Being disabled doesn’t just impact the one with the disability but also those around them. Family, friends, and colleagues have to adapt quickly to accommodate someone’s needs,…… Read more “Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.”
Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.
Despite all the hassle that comes with using a wheelchair there are a few small perks in the midst of my hectic life. Most of these are…… Read more “Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.”
A Small Corner of the Internet.
Shortly after I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), I visited the NHS website to try and find out more…… Read more “A Small Corner of the Internet.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 