Category: Disability & Accessibility
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Talk To Me, Not Around Me: The Erasure of Disabled Voices in Everyday Interaction
Disabled people are often ignored in conversations, with employees addressing the person beside them instead. This post explores how ableism erases disabled voices—and what respectful, inclusive communication really looks like.
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Snowed In, Pushed Out: When Winter Erases Access
When winter hits, accessibility vanishes. For disabled Canadians, snow isn’t just cold—it’s a barrier that isolates, endangers, and excludes.
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Not All Visibility Is Voluntary: When Disability Makes You Seen Before You’re Heard
Not all disabilities are invisible—and not all visibility is voluntary. This reflective post explores real-life experiences of being visibly disabled, from service dogs and CGMs to prosthetics and white canes, and the everyday challenges of public perception and ableism.
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Disability Pride Month: A Canadian Perspective on a Global Movement
Disability Pride Month isn’t just an American movement. Here’s a Canadian perspective on its meaning, symbols, and why visibility matters—whether or not you feel proud.
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Being Canadian and Disabled: It’s Complicated
It’s July 1st—Canada Day, and also the first day of Disability Pride Month. I can appreciate what’s good about where I live and still advocate for what needs to change. Because the reality is: access isn’t universal. Disabled Canadians are still waiting on promises, still navigating broken systems, still too often left behind. Disability Pride…