Tag: Disabled Voices
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The Only Group Anyone Can Join: The Unpredictable Reality of Disability
Disability is the only identity you can acquire in an instant — through illness, injury, or age. This post explores why accessibility should matter to everyone, and why denying disability — even quietly — harms more than just ourselves.
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Not Built for Us
Accessibility isn’t a favour — it’s a necessity. This post explores how the built environment routinely fails disabled people and why design that works for everyone must become the default, not the exception.
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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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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.