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While visiting a restaurant last tonight, I encountered a situation that made me uncomfortable—compounded by societal norms, values and accepted processes. The issue that leaves me uneasy is related to paying for our dinner. Tonight a printout was provided to check before payment. This included a list of meals and their prices. My friend read... Continue Reading →
Today we were reminded how much knowledge and consideration of accessibility is needed in society. Ironically after an Access Matters Aotearoa event. The below description highlights the need for change in the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill that is at the select committee as we speak. Today, I attended a work-related event in the city.... Continue Reading →
I am an articulate, well-educated person who practices self and systems advocacy regularly. These days I rarely encounter problems I cannot find a workaround to mitigate. However, the below example illustrates the extra effort that a disability can bring to something as simple as purchasing a textbook and the often hidden time and effort those... Continue Reading →
This week I was reminded just how changeable my vision is in a day. I will tell a story to illustrate. One of the catchphrases in the blind community is that blindness is a spectrum, which is accurate. What is usually even more unexpected is the changeability in that spectrum on any one day. I... Continue Reading →