Recently, I have written two articles on problematic media coverage of innovations designed for disabled people. The first was on the viral support among predominantly able-bodied people for a stair climbing wheelchair and a standing scooter. The second about Nike's supposed shoes for disabled people which are actually only available in men's sizes. In both … Continue reading A Media Guide for Nondisabled People Talking About Innovations for Disabled People
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The Joy of Shoes that Fit: Fashion and Disability
I have never owned a pair of truly pretty shoes. All of my shoe purchases are generally based on whether the shoe works with my various orthotics or if I'm going for a dressier shoe (because I have yet to find a pretty shoe that works with even the least invasive orthotic) will they stay … Continue reading The Joy of Shoes that Fit: Fashion and Disability
When Celebrating Accessible Technology is Just Reinforcing Ableism
So this video has been popping up on my Facebook news feed a lot lately. It's a video demonstrating a wheelchair invented by Swiss students and it's a wheelchair that can climb stairs. Now I know that stairs are a major physical barrier to wheelchair users and I have no issue with any technology that … Continue reading When Celebrating Accessible Technology is Just Reinforcing Ableism
Fashion and Disability: Why are Adapted Bras so Hideous?
My relationship to fashion is a rocky one. Mostly due being autistic. As a kid I was extremely sensitive to the texture of clothing. If I wore something that was even slightly uncomfortable, I would get so stressed out that I felt like I was physically turning inside out. Consequently, buying me clothes was a … Continue reading Fashion and Disability: Why are Adapted Bras so Hideous?
The Bureaucracy of Disability Accommodation in University
So I will be starting my PhD in Critical Disability Studies this Autumn. In preparation for this I have been applying for housing. I learned my lesson about campus housing during my Masters. I need physical accommodations for housing. I like many other disabled people have been taught to shun accommodation wherever possible. I grew … Continue reading The Bureaucracy of Disability Accommodation in University
How Technology Makes it Easier for the Film Industry to Discriminate Against Disabled People
Lately there has been a lot of news about how the ACLU is pushing for a civil rights inquiry into the systemic discrimination against women in film and television. This investigation would look at the disparities in the number of women in position of authority in the industry as well as pay disparities. This is … Continue reading How Technology Makes it Easier for the Film Industry to Discriminate Against Disabled People
Dear Strangers who Just Want to Learn About Disability, I am Not an Infobooth
TEDxSydney has been getting a lot of bad press from the disability community lately. This is because of their very poorly thought out #StellasChallenge campaign. The campaign sought to capitalize on the message and popularity of late disabled comedian Stella Young. The campaign has similarities to the doomed Starbucks campaign Race Together which sought to … Continue reading Dear Strangers who Just Want to Learn About Disability, I am Not an Infobooth
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