The term intersectionality was first coined by Dr Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how being both Black and a woman exposed her to additional discrimination and prejudice, with…… Read more “Pride and Prejudice.”
Tag: Wheelchair
My Disabled Future.
When I think about my future, some things are very clear; I want to continue my dual careers in medical research and in writing, I want my…… Read more “My Disabled Future.”
Why I No Longer Shave My Legs.
Anyone who regularly removes body hair will know just how much of a pain it is, both in the literal and metaphorical sense. Regardless of the method…… Read more “Why I No Longer Shave My Legs.”
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.”
Roll Play.
When it comes to pen and paper tabletop gaming, there are two distinct types of player; those who create a character radically different from themselves, and those…… Read more “Roll Play.”
Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.
When asked to name a famous disabled person, past or present, most people could probably answer Stephen Hawking. At a push, someone might say Helen Keller, Nelson…… Read more “Ten Times Disability was Erased from Public Knowledge.”
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.”
The Walking Contradiction.
Walking has many benefits. There are the health benefits to do with bone density, cardiovascular health, and muscle strength. There are the accessibility benefits of not being…… Read more “The Walking Contradiction.”
It’s Never Just One.
As someone who doesn’t drive, partly because I don’t actually have a licence, & partly because of the extortionate cost of buying & maintaining an accessible vehicle,…… Read more “It’s Never Just One.”
An Ableist Education.
In my very first week of high school all the way back in glory days of 2007, in my first P.E (gym) class, the teacher stood at…… Read more “An Ableist Education.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 