My experience of disability has always been characterised by comparison. I’m the only disabled person in my family. I was one of the very few visibly disabled people in high school, university, and later in my career as a journalist. How I was disciplined at home, which school activities I participated in, my longevity in employment and now,… Read more

I used to portray dating as a disabled person as copacetic. Chilled. Something not out of the ordinary – and even when before I was a wheelchair-user, this didn’t ring true in many respects. At the time, sure accessing places where young people connect and are likely to meet partners, was easier but it was just a different burden. Not… Read more

Hi everyone 🙂

I have type 3 and had similar experiences to Brynne when I was in university but now I’ve lost my ability to walk and am permanently in a manual wheelchair.

I haven’t been on a date in two years because it’s been difficult transitioning from being able to do some things to now needing a personal assistant for the bathroom in… Read more