In Auckland, many motorists are going from A to B at any time. Many drivers are conscientious and drive with care and consideration for other road users; however, some do not. First, I will describe a situation I found myself in today with my guide dog Sienna and then reiterate the message I would like... Continue Reading →
How I see it … systems, policies, lies and promises
Covid-19 and Omicron have meant different things for people over the last few years. I thought I might share an experience I recently had while attempting to pick up a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). On Monday evening, I developed a sore throat and headache but was unsure if it was from the air conditioning at... Continue Reading →
How I see it …. a taste of the hidden cost of disability during a pandemic
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 – Is inclusion or equity, a series of workarounds
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 →