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Today has been a long day that has caused me to reflect on the influence of disability on work-life balance and the societal expectations and the impact these have on our ability to achieve sustainably. I will give a background and a fur baby story to set the scene. I have been quite sick with... Continue Reading →
When some of my acquaintances lose a pair of sunglasses, I hear the phrase, “I will just buy another cheap pair...”. I wish it was that easy and didn’t involve navigating a stereotype. Over a week ago, I misplaced (likely on the bus) my sunglasses. I did the usual things like phone the bus company... Continue Reading →
I hope others learn from the stories and reflections I share on this page. With this in mind, I would like to share a story from last week to illustrate how societal assumptions affect individuals and influence others. This started with a bus journey. On the way home from work, Guide Dog Sienna and I... Continue Reading →
Last week I was writing an abstract for a conference presentation that looked at the perceptions of accessibility in digital health from a consumer, clinician and developer perspective and it led me to reflect on assumptions and perspectives each sector brings. This reflection led me to think about the impact of how much we share... Continue Reading →