Disability Bloggers to Follow in 2021
Thoughts about inclusion, accessibility and lived experience from bloggers, thought leaders and influencers from across the country and beyond! Blogs are a great way to get connected with a community, which is why we launched Explore Possible. These blogs include personal stories and anecdotes, education and information, and disability activism and advocacy across the disability spectrum.
Without further ado, here are some disability bloggers from around the country that we’ve been following.
Have a blogger you’d like us to know about (or maybe you are one)? Send us a message at marketing@manitobapossible.ca.
Of Battered Aspect
A drawing that symbolizes “Of Battered Aspect”, the name of Dave’s blog. Click here to read how he came up with the name.
Dave is a Torontonian who has worked in the field of disability for over 30 years, and who has been blogging since 2006. He writes about little moments, big ideas and being a wheelchair user in Canada’s biggest city.
Why you should check him out: Learn what day-to-day life can be like for wheelchair users.
davehingsburger.blogspot.com/
The Brainless Blogger
Fibromyalgia awareness is one disability Nikki’s blog focuses on.
Nikki writes about chronic illness, chronic pain and invisible disability awareness, along with research articles and news.
Why you should check her out: Challenge your assumptions that someone must look a certain way to be disabled. (more info)
brainlessblogger.net
Syrus Marcus Ware
Syrus Marcus Ware poses in a black and white portrait. Photo Credit: Jalani Morgan
Syrus is an educator, youth-advocate, community activist, researcher, visual artist and a core-team member of Black Lives Matter in Toronto. Syrus’ visual work explores spaces between and around gender, sexuality and racial identities.
Why you should check him out: Learn about the intersection of disability, race and gender issues.
syrusmarcusware.com
Mom Behind the Label
Andrea and her two kids share a hug and big grins.
Andrea is a health and physical education teacher who has a daughter with disabilities. She writes about representation in media, parenting and advocacy.
Why you should check her out: Andrea breaks down labels, and why they can be positive forces in our lives (and also does some awesome DIY projects!) She also interviews people with lived experience and shares their stories on her blog.
mombehindthelabel.com/
Mother of Bones
Jennifer is always strategic with her pictures to protect her son’s identity. Read her article on how she overcame oversharing here.
Jennifer’s son has a rare medical condition and she writes about parenting, about being a parent to a disabled child and how much she’s had and still has to learn about language, oversharing, and disability culture.
Why you should check her out: Besides her excellent sense of humor, Jennifer often reflects on past behaviour or action that may not have the intended effect as she learns about disability culture.
motherofbones.wordpress.com
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