Growing up, my time in education was permeated by being referred to as having “special educational needs” or “special needs.” Teachers would see my needs as “special” when I requested materials in an accessible format, or whenever I needed reasonable adjustments. One attitude that sprung up time and time again is that they were doing…
Why disabled people’s needs aren’t “special”
Applying for a guide dog: My experience
Having a guide dog by my side has been a goal of mine for years. Right from a young age, I imagined myself having a life-changing furry companion. I’ve sponsored guide dog puppies since I was little. Seeing the dogs go from playful pups to forming a fully fledged partnership with blind and visually impaired…
7 things I’ve learned as a sighted social media manager of blind team members
My blog is very much orientated around my own experiences and my day-to-day life as a disabled person. But I like to invite a guest to share their perspective from time to time. Something I frequently discuss is the topic of employment. Those posts tend to take more of a practical approach, sharing advice on…
How my disability fuels my imposter syndrome
I’ll let you into a little secret. I had the idea for this blog post months ago. Funnily enough I put off writing it, because imposter syndrome took a hold. The irony isn’t lost on me. It was only when I shared a ramble on Instagram that I thought I’d bite the bullet and let…
Your A-Z guide for social media accessibility
Accessibility is a common theme on my blog and ramblings on social media. I use my platforms for what I hope is a resource of tips and advice. I’ve tried to collect a lot of those musings and bring them together in what I can only describe as one rather lengthy blog post. So I…
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