Able-bodied privilege.
Privilege is one of those discussions that seems to get people off-side very easily. People think because they are labelled "privileged", it must mean they are well off and don't face any problems. This is not the case. A person has privilege when they have an...
Words have power – use them wisely.
Have you ever come across a poem that is so powerfully written that you feel completely overcome with emotion? Recently this poem was shared with me. Words so powerful, because I was reading something that echoed my own experiences. Words so powerful because I know I...
Disabilities can be exhausting, but not because of the condition.
For some, having a disability can be exhausting enough because of the physical and mental toll it can take on the body. Although I have a physical disability, I’m fortunate it doesn’t impact me in that way. That’s not to say that it’s not exhausting; it’s just...
10 things to know about disability.
I was recently asked what are the 10 things, I wish people knew about disability. Here they are in no particular order. To readers, some of these will appear common sense, however, experiences I have had demonstrate there are still gaps in awareness. Please note,...
As a society, we can do better.
What a year it's been so far. We've already been through one of the worst bushfire seasons we've ever seen, and before we've even had time to take stock, and thrown into a pandemic, which has drastically altered our way of life in a matter of months. We...
COVID19 — The perspective of an anthropologist with a disability.
For this week's blog post, please enjoy an article I have contributed to an anthropology anthology about COVID19 Originally posted on https://medium.com/@info_51367/covid19-a-perspective-of-an-australian-anthropologist-living-with-a-disability-38ee592955e...