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.”
Tag: Social Media
Get a Job.
If I had a pound for every time a stranger on the internet told me to get a job, I wouldn’t need a job. It doesn’t matter…… Read more “Get a Job.”
Harry Potter & the Book of Bigotry.
I never really liked Harry Potter. This was at least partially due to constantly being compared to buck-teethed, frizzy-haired Hermione Granger, a stereotype of awkward introverts that…… Read more “Harry Potter & the Book of Bigotry.”
Making Waves.
Trigger Warning: transphobia, bullying, mentions of suicide and self-harm. I was pretty surprised when a silly little video I created on TikTok quickly blew up in a…… Read more “Making Waves.”
Wonky Cats & Warped Consciences.
Trigger Warning: eugenics, death. A few weeks ago I downloaded TikTok (@WheelerDax), a social media platform where you can create and share little videos, in an effort…… Read more “Wonky Cats & Warped Consciences.”
The Electronic Society.
It always seems ironic to me when people complain about social media while using social media. Even the columnist writing their least original article ever relies on…… Read more “The Electronic Society.”
Inspiration Celebration.
When celebrating the lives and successes of disabled people, the line between celebrating with these individuals and patronising them is extremely thin and all too easily crossed.…… Read more “Inspiration Celebration.”
Nothing About Us Without Us.
Diversity (not the dance group) should be encouraged. Everyone should start out with the same opportunities in any walk of life, although sadly as those from marginalised…… Read more “Nothing About Us Without Us.”
Ableism In Four Words.
Social media is often portrayed as a toxic environment full of lies & fake news, & frankly, it’s a reputation well-earned. However, it also has the power…… Read more “Ableism In Four Words.”
A Legitimate TED-Talk.
Anyone under the age of 35 has probably been lectured about how technology is sucking out our souls through our eye sockets and we’re only one grammatical…… Read more “A Legitimate TED-Talk.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 