by Sean - 23 September 2007
I watched a fascintating documentary on a show like 60 Minutes or 20/20, that talked about the forced sterilisation of people with disabilities, in particular women with cognitive disabilities. This was mandated under law in Texas until the mid 1970’s. It was mandated under law in Australia until the 1980’s! Controversial topic, which I won’t really comment on. But some thoughts came out of that documentary that are worth sharing.
Surgeons’ hypocrisy continues »
by Sean - 21 September 2007
I was coresponding with a woman with a disability the other week, and she was asking about my use of the chair. She wanted to know how much I used the chair, and why I didn’t use it 100% of the time, all the time, at home and in public. After all, I say I don’t really have a choice in whether I use the wheelchair or not, don’t I? So how can I elect not to use it in some situations? My correspondent further asked if I realised that this "cheating" could antagonise many people with disability.
Bang for the buck, or cost/benefit analysis. continues »
by Claire - 12 September 2007
Recently I have been told by people here, and in private, and on other
forums, that I am living their dreams. That they wish they could do
what I did. But they can’t, couldn’t, wouldn’t. Can’t yet, can’t
now, can’t ever.
Living your dreams? continues »
by Claire - 11 September 2007
I did, in fact, start wheeling
at school. And as wonderful as it is to use my chair so frequently and get
to know people as a wheeler, it has created a whole host of problems. I anticipated
most of them, and felt as if I knew how I was going to handle them, but I underestimated
the emotional impact it was going to have on me.
Because BIID is forever… continues »
by Sean - 6 September 2007
Partners of people who have Body Integrity Identity Disorder are affected by BIID as well, whether they know it or not. But if they happen to know that their loved one has BIID, the situation has got to be difficult.
Partners are affected too continues »