Author: Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Working from Bed Isn’t Lazy. It’s Accessible.
2020 was a year of change and adapting, something disabled people are already pros at doing. One of the biggest shake-ups was the move to working from home. As much of the workforce shifted from the office to wherever we…
Working From Home Levels the Playing Field for Disabled People. Why are Businesses so Intent on Returning to the Office?
I recently went viral on Twitter for sharing how a disabled friend was forced to quit her college back in January because the school wouldn’t allow her to study from home. Just two months later, she watched this exact accommodation…
The Complexities of “Passing” as Nondisabled
“Passing privilege” is a term used to describe what people of minority identities experience when they appear as though they’re not part of that minority group. It means you may not experience the same oppression and problems as others who…
We Cannot Neglect the Health Needs of Chronically Ill and Disabled People During the Pandemic
The following post is part of our series on perspectives from disabled and chronically ill people regarding COVID-19. This post is not intended as medical advice. Please note this post only uses first names and some names have been changed…
Sharing Disability Experiences Online Can Be Risky. It’s Time for That to End.
Content notes: bullying, harassment, threats of violence and harm For disabled people, sharing our experiences online can be a daunting prospect, but a vital one to make our experiences known. Many of us use social media to call out daily…
Working and Studying at Home Shouldn’t Be Pandemic-Only Accommodations
The following post is part of our series on perspectives from disabled and chronically ill people regarding COVID-19. This post is not intended as medical advice. As a disabled person with an autoimmune disorder, I of course find myself worried…