I have to open myself up again, for the powers that be. I have to retell it, relive it all. I have to prove my illnesses and disabilities, whilst fitting in the predetermined boxes – designed for some of us to slip through. I have fallen through the lines, the pages, told “there is nothing we can do for people like you”. “You’re too ill”. Jumping through hoops, running up hills – against the…

Being Disabled in an Able Constructed World

Since opening my eyes to the injustices I face on a daily basis and deciding to speak out, stand up and create change, it has been a rude awakening with an upward struggle of epic proportions.

When you realise the discrimination which is faced by people like yourself, who have disabilities it is daunting to imagine ever overcoming the stigma. The world is slowly becoming more aware of the…

The right to vote is great; but how about the ability? Neurodiversity

Have you ever thought of the fact that the voting system is a neuro-typical system which alienates many different people with varying abilities.

I just want you to think about this….

If you don’t have to think of how you will be ABLE to vote, then this means you are privileged.

      Neurodiversityis a concept where neurological differences are to be recognised and respected as any other human…

The Able in This Diverse Universe writing competition – focusing on ableism, disability, access and overcoming.

  I am so honoured to be one of the Judges for the Able in This Diverse Universe writing competition alongside Karrie Higgins, Professor Dr. Kwame Brown and Jacqueline Cioff.

  Find out about the other judges of this very important competition by clicking the link: Meet the Judges for Able in This Diverse Universe

So how and what is this all about?

“Established essayist and word-mage Karrie…