Of Battered Aspect

Some of the best things happen just because they should. I have no idea how I came to know about the seminar 'Ableism and the Questio...

A woman was walking her child to school. A normal everyday occurrence. The two were clearly close. He held tightly to her hand. She chatte...

I don't want to sound ungrateful. I don't want to seem unmannerly. I don't want to strike you as unappreciative. But I want...

There are moments that I'm just really proud to be a member of the disability community. Really proud. When I mentioned this to a non-di...

I remember, back in the day, how difficult it was to get used to a new pair of shoes. I wore Birkenstocks for most of my adult life, and, ev...

Several people have asked about my appearance on the CBC radio's show The Confessional . You can still hear it if you go to their site t...

He was walking with a slight limp, and, he was heading straight for me. I was sitting, quietly, waiting for Joe to arrive. Maybe my size cre...

Becoming a service user is an awakening experience for a service provider! At least it has been for me. This morning while waiting for the b...

A few days ago someone sent me a link to this video: I loved the video. I think the man has a truckload of talent and I enjoy watching ...

Joe goes in first, to put my tea on the table we're going to sit at, then comes to open the door for me. Through the door then a quick a...

I shared a ride with a woman today. When I got on the bus she was visibly upset. The driver strapped me down, took my token, confirmed where...

This may be the most emotionally difficult thing I have ever written about; perhaps the most emotionally devastating thing I have ever reali...

We went out for dinner. I scooted on ahead, carrying Ruby after a complicated negotiation had resulted in Ruby being carried to the restaura...

I was sitting in the shade of a tree gazing over a beautiful lake. It was lovely. I was enjoying a bit of down time between rides and splash...

Hi all, just to let you know that I will be appearing on 'the confessional' a CBC radio show, the 22nd of July at 7:30 pm ... it...

It may be a really, even ridiculously, small moment. But it mattered. As I've been fat all my life, I've always been aware of...

Yesterday I played pick up sticks. I played the game Operation. I went kite flying. I wandered along the boardwalk and stopped to watch the...

Sometimes the hardest thing about needing help is needing help. After years of being in the role of 'helper' I think I can say, with...

I can't tell you where this happened. Or when this happened. I have made official complaints to official bodies and am expecting an offi...

We all slumped into our seats. Early morning classes are loved by no one. The professor strode in with a canister under his arm. There was a...