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.”
Tag: Wheelchair
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.”
Too Much Labour.
The most difficult thing about being disabled, in my opinion at least, is not ableism. It’s not the strange looks you get in the street, or having…… Read more “Too Much Labour.”
Repelling Arachnids – A Review of Keeping Away the Spiders by Anne Pia.
When Luath Press, a publisher based in Edinburgh, reached out to me asking if I would like a free copy of a book to review on my…… Read more “Repelling Arachnids – A Review of Keeping Away the Spiders by Anne Pia.”
The Cost of Moving Crisis.
As mentioned in a previous post, shortly before Christmas (2022) the batteries of my powered wheelchair stopped working, and I was left with the decision of whether…… Read more “The Cost of Moving Crisis.”
Bin There, Done That.
We all know that littering is bad for the environment, often having a negative impact on wildlife in particular (to this day, I refuse to throw away…… Read more “Bin There, Done That.”
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.”
Highway to Hell.
Sometimes, I experience things that simultaneously make me question and remind me exactly why I make a substantial effort to be visible as a disabled person. I…… Read more “Highway to Hell.”
The Relentless Onslaught of Time.
2022 was a strange year. It simultaneously feels like a mere few minutes since I sat down to write one of these, and yet Boris Johnson’s time…… Read more “The Relentless Onslaught of Time.”
A Cripple Carol: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.
Disclaimer: this story is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental. Rob Morley was dead to…… Read more “A Cripple Carol: Yet Another Christmas Short Story.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 