Discrimination on the basis of disability is everywhere, but most of the time, it takes a person living with a disability to actually point out the inequality for the general public to even realise… Source: Undressing Discrimination
Fascinatingly put – as ever. “Undressing Discrimination” gives a detailed and honest account of what it’s like to be a disabled person, shopping for clothes. Trust us… it’s not easy!
Now I’m not one to judge a trip based on the quality of the place where you’re staying, but please – on this occasion, allow me to make an exception. I want you to think of an Ewok Village, think of the Shire out of Lord of the Rings, think of a scene from Harry …
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At a young age I went through a stage in my life where I had many questions about my disability. Why am I different, mum? Why can’t I play football like the other kids, mum? Is my condition going to get worse, mum? Why do I have to have more surgery, mum? My head was bamboozled. …
Today’s GUEST BLOGGER entry comes from a lady who’s fairly new to the world of blogging and who goes by the name of Charlotte Callard. For many years Charlotte has been fighting a very private battle with depression. Recently Charlotte has decided to take the plunge and has bravely written her first article on what …
January 18th – January 25th, 2016. Location: Australia. As I sit soaking up the slow paced atmosphere that is Bondi Beach with a freshly ground flat white in one hand an overly priced vegan brownie in the other, memories of the hellish three days of continuous travel just to get here seem a distant memory. A …
After several months spent in Taiwan I thought I’d give a run down on twelve things to expect when you’re visiting or living in this sub-tropical paradise. Here are my eleven key points and ways to tell you’ve arrived in the Republic of China. 1) Any time is a good time for a nap Whether …
I’ve almost been forced into writing this short post after hearing the same question repeated on many occasions. “Why are you in a wheelchair?” – It’s something that everyone hesitates to ask but always find a way to put it out there. So here’s the lowdown. The embarrassment and stigma which is sometimes attached to …