I was asked by UCT’s student-run newspaper to write an opinion piece on campus accessibility. This is cool. I think… Read more UCT Disabled Access: A Copy of The VARSITY Article
Month: Sep 2017
Wheelchairs: More Than Just Mobility Aids
I’ve mentioned a few times that one’s disability is more than just the physical and/or mental limitations that it causes;… Read more Wheelchairs: More Than Just Mobility Aids
Corporal Punishment: The Spread of Violence in Society
As a society, we so often rely on interpersonal relationships in order to be the best we can. Granted, there… Read more Corporal Punishment: The Spread of Violence in Society
Ableism: An Ideology of Misunderstanding Than of Discrimination
As anyone even vaguely tied to the Disabled Community, or who just has an interest, would be aware: Ableism is… Read more Ableism: An Ideology of Misunderstanding Than of Discrimination
SA’s Disability Watchdog: No Bark, No Bite. Hell, No dog.
I started working with the Altitude Group since November last year. Since then, I’ve been becoming more and more aware of… Read more SA’s Disability Watchdog: No Bark, No Bite. Hell, No dog.
Food, Music, Wine: The Perfect Day
OK. So I had a plan for today’s post but, as usual, I’ve decided to change it at the last… Read more Food, Music, Wine: The Perfect Day
My ‘3 Buzzwords’ on Disability Sensitisation
**To my more regular readers: I know a lot of the ideas today have been mentioned before but, I think… Read more My ‘3 Buzzwords’ on Disability Sensitisation
The Move, England, a General Update
Everything seems on the up at the moment. My courses are underway and are running smoothly, the blog is surviving… Read more The Move, England, a General Update
The Surgery That Nearly Killed Me
This is something I’ve been meaning to blog about for a while but have never really got around to it… Read more The Surgery That Nearly Killed Me
Why I’m Studying English: Teachers & Favourite Writers
Following on from my post about my plans to move to England, I think it is time I expand on… Read more Why I’m Studying English: Teachers & Favourite Writers
The Disability Diaries 