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Disability Movement
#Disability and #Climate Discourse – an Excellent Article
People have been asking me for more information on disability and climate change. I've found an interesting and recent article that isn't to long to read. The article explains how people with disabilities have largely been left out of climate change discourse, by referencing both disaster relief plans and reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on … Continue reading #Disability and #Climate Discourse – an Excellent Article
Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
I`ve recently become very interested in how the media is using disability as a hot topic, while still oppressing people with disabilities. In doing some research on this topic I came across an excellent article on Lady Gaga’s Disability Project. I`m all for people with disabilities expressing their sexuality, but Lady Gaga`s paparazzi video leaves … Continue reading Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
Climate Change and Disability: A Burning Issue
Known for his work in the Disability Studies field, academic Dr Tom Shakespeare is also interested in the environment. This month he has come across recently written papers on where the two areas collide. I’ve just spent 30 minutes on the phone, arranging wheelchair assistance for one of my frequent visits to Geneva. This time … Continue reading Climate Change and Disability: A Burning Issue
The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
There are a couple of these already online, but they are written by able-bodied people, and seem to miss some major points of privilege. I decided to write my own. 1. I can, if I wish, arrange to attend social events without worrying if they are accessible to me. 2. If I am in the … Continue reading The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
NewsFlash: Social media discriminates against people with sensory disabilities
Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are effectively "locking users out" by not providing accessibility. but due to the nature of their site, they're getting away with it. Should social media sites have to comply with accessibility legislation? See article
Sit Down, Fight Back 