There's a lot people talk about, write about, that our connected technology means we need to take time to disconnect. This makes too many assumptions about how we use technology and its role in our life, which can vary for lots of reasons β including disability.
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By sam, 17 February, 2018
I wrote about my experiences involved in the 'Spartacus Report', or as it is officially named, Responsible Reform. That writing is in a book, titled Social Policy First Hand. This post gives details and links about the book.
By sam, 18 November, 2017
The Equality Act has seemingly very strong provisions to prevent discrimination against disabled people, and to promote inclusion and reasonable adjustments. So what's the problem? Let me explainβ¦
By sam, 20 October, 2017
A personal story of a recent occasion on which I was confronted with what I have lost as I developed new impairments, and an exploration of the grief that goes along with a loss of ability to do things.
By sam, 5 July, 2017
Attitude matters more than words - but words affect attitudes. An exploration of the social model and 'person first' versus 'identity first' language when discussing disability.