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 →
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 →
Today I would like to address some topics that are not usually visible in the disability world. Firstly, I will state the problem, express how these make me feel, and discuss solutions or final thoughts. Please note these views are my own. As a background, I have had permanent rapid visual field loss over the... Continue Reading →
I thought I would continue along the theme of assumptions we make and judgements associated with these, along with a narrative about resilience being a rollercoaster ride. This reflection stemmed from an interaction with a healthcare professional today. I saw her with mild but relentless eye pain. She asked me how things were going, how... Continue Reading →
