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Climate Christmas Carols

December 20, 2009 / Melissa / 1 Comment

Borrowed from a march I took part in earlier this month. Jingle Bells Emissions here, Emissions there, Emissions every day. The Tories know that one day soon the Earth will have to pay. Hey! Offsets here, offsets there, Offsets every day! Let us keep on drilling while the Third World pays our way. Hey! Selling … Continue reading Climate Christmas Carols

The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist

October 12, 2009December 17, 2019 / Melissa / 110 Comments

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

May 18, 2009May 18, 2009 / Melissa / 1 Comment

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

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