It is the end of Face Equality Week - this is an annual initiative by Face Equality International - for which I am an ambassador. The theme is Face Equality is a Human Right - and they want to see this recognised formally so we have avenues for support and recourse.They have … [Read more...]
The Project Disability Day feature
Thanks for having me, The Project -so great to see Disability Day as the leading story. Kurt Fearnley and Andy Hensel are both doing such great work, as are millions of other disabled people, leading ordinary and extraordinary lives. The Project’s Harrison and Stu were so … [Read more...]
Reflections on turning 40
CW: ableism, eugenics - but a happy ending Images: three photos of when I was born - in 1981. One is me close up, a tiny baby with red skim. One is my mum holding me. And one is my dad holding me. I felt reflective earlier in the month - thinking about turning 40. Forty … [Read more...]
Using social media to educate children about facial differences
This morning I endured a difficult situation with children and their parent - it was due to fear of my face. I wrote about it here. And many people relate. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXhkyznPPq-/?utm_medium=copy_link One of the things that has made a huge difference to … [Read more...]
Hey disability allies! (#IDPWD21)
Hey disability allies! I am so impressed and heartened to see so many allies stepping up this Disability Day. It’s a huge change from previous years. But I’m still going to ask - hey disability allies - where are you at? Are you making your events accessible - holding them … [Read more...]