Disability Storytelling
“You only ever see people on TV using sign language when there’s an emergency” writer and art critic Fiona Murphy told a crowd of about 200 at an Accessible Arts … Read the rest “Disability Storytelling”
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The sports gene kicks in at 58
I was quite apprehensive before attending the wheelchair basketball practice session today at Sydney University. “I don’t think I’m ready yet. I don’t think I have enough upper body strength,” … Read the rest “The sports gene kicks in at…
When can I return to work after my amputation?
I’ve been reflecting lately on whether my return to work after my amputation last July was too hasty. It was a challenging time marked by hospitalization until late September, followed … Read the rest “When can I return to work…
10,000 Steps
Though you often hear about the fitness goal of walking 10,000 steps every day, it’s not a realistic goal for everyone. Nonetheless, I’ve tried to walk every day. Though mostly … Read the rest “10,000 Steps”
My first flight (with disability)
Two months ago, when I first booked my flight home to Lismore for Christmas, my expected mobility was uncertain. I didn’t know if I would still be in a wheelchair, … Read the rest “My first flight (with disability)”
Grocery Deliveries
There was an early morning rush for the front door, as the buzzer range loudly at about 6.15am Sunday. The buzzer for my front door was recently replaced, and the … Read the rest “Grocery Deliveries”