My story about the unexpected amputation I experienced last year has generated significant interest for many, including my colleragues at ABC Radio. I recently appeared on both ABC Radio Melbourne … Read the rest “More Stumpiversary – Radio Spots”
Reading “The High Rise” blog by Andrew about politeness in public, and I was inspired to write about my experiences as someone now living with disability.
The past year has … Read the rest “Navigating a world that often isn’t looking”
“You only ever see people on TV using sign language when there’s an emergency” writer and art critic Fiona Murphy told a crowd of about 200 at an Accessible Arts … Read the rest “Disability Storytelling”
I was quite apprehensive before attending the wheelchair basketball practice session today at Sydney University. “I don’t think I’m ready yet. I don’t think I have enough upper body strength,” … Read the rest “The sports gene kicks in at 58”
I’ve been reflecting lately on whether my return to work after my amputation last July was too hasty. It was a challenging time marked by hospitalization until late September, followed … Read the rest “When can I return to work after my amputation?”
Though you often hear about the fitness goal of walking 10,000 steps every day, it’s not a realistic goal for everyone. Nonetheless, I’ve tried to walk every day. Though mostly … Read the rest “10,000 Steps”