I just recently found out that it is illegal for wheelchair users to roam the streets without lights. The Highway Code is a set of information, advice, guides and mandatory rules for road users in the United Kingdom. Its objective is to promote road safety and applies to all road users including pedestrians, horse riders […]
Tag: the view from where i sit versus the view from where you sit
ASSISTED DYING BILL 2024 UK I am against this assisted dying . It’s legalised murder. I am completely behind Tani Grey Thompson and her views. Life is to be valued. The Bill is ungodly. Murder, in criminal law, is defined as the killing of one person by another that is not legally justified or excusable, […]
Ever since I’ve embarked on my journey to marketing myself as an Access Consultant, I’ve had an increasing interest in legislation surrounding Access Consultancy. I believe my BA Degree in History and Politics has sparked this interest. Before then, I had never heard of Access Consultancy. Are WCAG guidelines law?Whilst the WCAG standards themselves do […]
The Olympics, Paralympics, and Special Olympics are three distinct sporting events, each with its own unique focus and criteria. OlympicsParticipants: Able-bodied athletes from around the world.Focus: Elite performance and competition across a wide range of sports.Frequency: Held every four years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ParalympicsParticipants: Athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual disabilities.Focus: High-level […]
What is ableism? Ableism gives a negative view of disability. It identifies being nondisabled as the ideal and disability as a flaw or abnormality. It is a form of systemic oppression that affects people who identify as disabled, as well as anyone who others perceive to be disabled. “Internalised ableism can have effects on individuals’ […]
We have ALL heard the quote “the only disability in life is a bad attitude”. This quote is profoundly stupid, misleading, and harmful because it oversimplifies the complex nature of disabilities and dismisses the real challenges faced by disabled individuals. What we need is a change in societal attitudes, not a dismissal of the lived […]
Some people see mobility aids as a sign of weakness, that people have given up. Well these people are wrong. I know for me my mobility aids are in fact aids of freedom. Just look at what I have achieved this last year and continue to do. I have and I still am exploring places […]
Disability History Month is observed in October, while Disability Pride Month takes place in July. Let’s explore the reasons behind each: Disability History Month (October): Disability Pride Month (July): Pride in general is in July for the LGBTQ+ community. There are different pride celebrations for different sectors within the community also which include those with disabilities. Like there’s also black […]
Do you think disability awareness should be more commonly taught in schools? Here are five reasons why I believe it should be part of the educational curriculum: This is the View from Where I Sit!!!
In light of Disability Pride Month, I felt that this topic was important to share. I have found this subject to be true in my personal life and family. There are always complaints about personal hygiene and wheelchair maintenance on a daily basis. This is also challenging for the parents. Many disabled children have a […]
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