Life Through The Lens of Disability

  Photo Alt Text: Pink background with back text reading  “Disability is not the barrier, a world designed for non-disabled people is the barrier. Disability is not the problem, stereotypes and perceptions are the problem. Disability is not an inability, lack of accessibility is the inability to see potential” ~ @celia_hensman When disabled people tell you that living in such an ableist society is hard, we mean it. We are sick and tired of being viewed as people who need to be cured. I cannot tell you how much times I have heard someone say “You don’t look sick enough”. A saying that really boils my blood. Why, in the 21st century are we conformed to the notion that disabled people have to “look sick” to have a disability? Surely people most see how wrong this is?  Stereotypes are everywhere within society. They are inescapable and the foundation for the ableist society we have today. For the avoidance of doubt, a stereotype is a set idea of what someone is like. Society,...

For our first post, we thought it would be prudent to discuss Red Cords and the importance they play in a disabled persons life. This blog post aims to raise vital awareness of why you mustn’t interfere with these pieces of equipment.  First of all, what is a red cord? Basically, it does what it says on the tin. It is a long red rope with 2 plastic triangles. The significance of it being red, is that red is associated with danger. Common sense would be that if you see one of these, you leave it alone. However, in this Ableist society, common sense is often a second thought. A red cord is usually found in public disabled toilets so that if a disabled person was to take a fall or have a seizure or whatever emergencies they face, they can get help quickly. The cord is long with two triangles to grip and pull - one triangle is placed at seat height and the other is placed on the floor. You can see what the cord looks like or what it is similar too in the photo below Photo Alt Text: Dis...