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The creativity of disability
Back in the early 90s, my advertising agency made a film for a disability charity (that sadly never saw the light of day). I just unearthed it. It demonstrates wonderfully the creativity that so many disabled people are capable of, because … Continue reading
Posted in Empathy, Ingenuity, Persistence
Tagged attitude, attitudes, change attitudes, changing attitudes, disability, empathy, overturning stereotypes
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A “black power” moment for disability?
At a medal ceremony at the main Olympic stadium in London during the Paralympics, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, was roundly booed by many of the 80,000 crowd. A British social commentator later said that maybe this … Continue reading
The value of the disabled wallet isn’t fully recognised
Two years ago I went to a wedding party in the UK, held at a friend’s bar in a basement. As I went down in the lift to join the crowd below, he moaned “I spent £25,000 putting this lift … Continue reading
Paralympics may mask London’s lack of infrastructure
We moved to Australia from the UK partly because it is a lot easier to get around here outside the home. Buildings are newer, there’s more space, and generally people seem a bit more willing to help. Of course, this … Continue reading
Posted in Access, Disability facts, Inclusion, Independence, Parking, The built environment, The urban environment
Tagged access, accessible, disability, inclusion, inclusive, wheelchair, wheelchairs
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Too many stereotypes & too much tokenism
The number of disabled characters in film, TV and radio is growing every day, as more and more producers become aware of the issue of representation. A growing number of disabled lobby groups are making themselves heard amongst the correct … Continue reading
Posted in Changing attitudes, Inclusion
Tagged attitude, attitudes, change attitudes, changing attitudes, inclusion, inclusive
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The third sex
I went to a new GP today. The appointment was a long one, as I recounted my not inconsiderable medical history. The conversation was a bit stilted. As a result, the thirty minutes seemed like sixty. It surprised me that … Continue reading
Why I harp on about parking
Like many disabled people, I may sound like a stuck record, going on and on about parking. The reason I do is because not being able to park near where you’re going has a huge direct, and often indirect, impact … Continue reading
Is this the only time you put yourself in our place?
Yes, maybe it is a controversial question. It clearly isn’t true of the majority. But I pose it, in order to make a serious point. Wherever you are on this planet, as a disabled person, your quality of life is … Continue reading
