“Disability Awareness Week”
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””
More Stumpiversary – Radio Spots
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”
More Stumpiversary
A further installment in my stumpiversary, with a story from ABC Everyday and ABCQueer on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Envnozu0X/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I’m so glad there is interest in this story. I’ll be on ABC … Read the rest “More Stumpiversary”
Navigating a world that often isn’t looking
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 looking”
How my life has changed in the year since I became an amputee
As part of my ongoing “mission” to create awareness about amputations, the ABC website has today published a story about my experiences over the last year, based on a previous … Read the rest “How my life has changed in the year since I became an amputee”
Amputees CAN skip
Three-time Paralympic athlete, Don Elgin, said today he couldn’t accept the conventional wisdom that amputees can’t skip (jump rope). “I don’t think I’m the first in THE WORLD, but … Read the rest “Amputees CAN skip”