With Auckland back in Level 4 lockdown, I thought I would share some of the hidden costs of disability in a pandemic. Please note - this is based on my own experiences and I can navigate these, but others may have their own unique challenges. The costs I will discuss are related to a basic... Continue Reading →
How I see it … a dichotomy – the influence of appearance on society and society on appearance
Today, I was informed by a healthcare professional that I didn't fit into the neat and orderly categories that society defines for us. We were discussing the challenges of reading print on paper, a screen and the multiple factors that influence this (lighting, angle, glare, fatigue etc.), along with the fact that traditional methods of magnification... Continue Reading →