Tag: disability

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  07/09/2025Blogging

  Embracing New Perspectives

  It was a chilly night in Sydney last night when I found myself sitting at the bus stop, next to a man who was clearly homeless. He had the hardened … Read the rest “Embracing New Perspectives”

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  26/08/2025Blogging

  Rooftop Walking

  Two years ago, I lost my lower right leg and had to learn how to walk again with a prosthetic.

  I’ve shared some of those early challenges before—the first steps, … Read the rest “Rooftop Walking”

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  27/07/2025Blogging

  Reflections on “Disability Pride”

  A few weeks ago, I had a really interesting conversation about the word “pride.” While it’s certainly been strongly associated with the LGBTQIA+ community for a long time, in recent … Read the rest “Reflections on “Disability Pride””

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  19/07/2025Blogging

  Art and Accessibility

  I made the most of the glorious Sydney winter sunshine today, getting out and about to enjoy some art, embrace the beach, and even gain a new perspective on accessibility.… Read the rest “Art and Accessibility”

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  08/06/2025Blogging

  Phones Down, Look Around

  Until my lower-limb amputation about two years ago, the world of accessible toilets and priority seating wasn’t something I gave much thought to. My journey since then has been a … Read the rest “Phones Down, Look Around”

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  05/06/2025Blogging

  Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane

  Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane”