I made a brief appearance on radio today (Radio National) sharing my experience of acquired disability and returning to the workplace after my lower right limb amputation. It’s by no … Read the rest “This Working Life on Radio National”
Since my lower leg amputation last year, finding pants that fit comfortably over my prosthetic leg has been a real challenge. I went through several different prosthetics over the last … Read the rest “Pants That Fit”
The words hung in the air, powerful and poignant. ‘My support worker is my pair of hands. They’re an extension of my body,’ Emily Dash, actor, writer, and disability advocate, … Read the rest “First national conference on Disability in…
On late Friday, I booked an appointment with a massage therapist, Shane. Not only is he a skilled therapist with a city practice, he’s also my neighbor, and has followed … Read the rest ““Disability Awareness Week””
My story about the unexpected amputation I experienced last year has generated significant interest for many, including my colleragues at ABC Radio. I recently appeared on both ABC Radio Melbourne … Read the rest “More Stumpiversary – Radio Spots”
Reading “The High Rise” blog by Andrew about politeness in public, and I was inspired to write about my experiences as someone now living with disability. The past year has … Read the rest “Navigating a world that often isn’t…