Tag Archives: change attitudes
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
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
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
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
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
The cost of bureaucracy
As I said in my last blog entry, I was due to contest a parking ticket that I was disputing, and which I expected to win. My date with the adjudicator was last week. I came out of the hearing … Continue reading
Parking row illustrates a wider need to change attitudes.
Next month, I will be spending an afternoon at the magistrates’ court contesting a parking ticket I received a few months ago from Islington Council. I fully expect to win. For me the issue is not really the fact that … Continue reading
One of society’s cornerstones is discriminating
Idayah Miller is an 11 year-old black girl with cerebral palsy. She’s being discriminated against not because she’s black, not because she’s a girl, but because she’s disabled. Read all about Idayah’s story at http://bit.ly/fc2vWg After applying to one of … Continue reading
