Shut out: measuring disability and segregation in US cities
WalletHub ranks the 150 best and worst cities for disabled people. Here’s how Seattle fares.
Read moreMonth: July 2017
8/6 #CripLit Twitter Chat: Writing Disability
You are invited to the ninth #CripLit Twitter chat co-hosted by novelist Nicola Griffith and Alice Wong of the Disability Visibility Project®. We want to talk about the experience of writing about and from being disabled. Please join us on 6 August, 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern
Read moreAn open letter to all writing programmes, workshops, and retreats
After I have fulfilled my immediate contractual obligations, I will no longer support in any way any writing-related programme or organisation that does not have a public commitment to and specific timetable for becoming accessible.
Read moreTrans in the military
Today President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he is banning trans people from serving in the US military: I have no…
Read moreQuick housekeeping
The first part of my PhD story, Opportunity, vanished overnight but it’s now back. Sorry about that!
Read moreMy name is No
My inbox has reached epic proportions. Many of the emails are requests. Unless I’ve already said yes, or we’re talking about it, the answer will probably be No.
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A piece of my heart
Each of us knows we are not our friends’ and families’ number one priority. Most of us, though, don’t have to face the evidence of a loved one’s blatant disregard for our comfort, safety, and well-being every time we approach their home. As person who uses a wheelchair, I do.
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