There is a notion of “free health care” in Canada. That is far from the reality for many, our system remains well beyond the reach of various demographics, particularly those living below the poverty line and the working poor. We do, indeed, have a more open and accessible health care system and there is much… Read More »
I was going for a walk when I met a neighbour. He looked at me and said “where’s your walker? Have you been lying to us?” I wish I could say this was the first time when another person questioned the validity of my disability by visual cues but it wasn’t. I wish I could… Read More »
Definition of Ableist: Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities characterizing them as defined by their disabilities and as inferior to the non-disabled. Pictures of Stephen Hawking walking away from his wheelchair, comments about he’s now being “freed” or “whole” are incredibly ableist and insulting to not only the man he was but also… Read More »
