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Disability pride means . . . A picture of a manual silver wheelchair with a silver disco ball. A person is sitting in the wheelchair, although you can only see their arm and a red jumper, and a hand which is touching the disco ball.
July 14, 2026

Disability pride means not settling for less than you deserve

Disability pride means not accepting less than you deserve. You deserve accessibility, inclusion, disabled joy, and being able to safely be yourself, exactly as you are. Because it's Disability Pride Month, one of our members shared this on GRIT: the Belong Blog.
Two people are sitting at a table chatting, with one person sitting in a manual wheelchair. The picture looks warm and inviting.
April 16, 2026

Why disabled spaces matter

Writer and disability advocate Haley Zilberberg shares about her experience at the Disability National Forum, and why disabled spaces matter.
A picture of Stella Barton, a woman with long darkish blonde hair tied up in a pony tail, smiling widely. She wears a dark floral shirt.
March 11, 2026

Communication and the wonderful world of assistive technology

Disability rights campaigner and Para athlete Stella Barton shares her story of communication assistive technology.
Three people are outside at a barm having fun. One is a masc-looking person sitting in a manual wheelchair holding a beer, one is a masc-looking person standing with a prosthetic leg, and the third is a femme-looking person holding a drink, smiling and standing.
March 3, 2026

The unexpected benefits of being disabled

Being disabled is hard. And while it's different for every person with disability and I experience challenges, I can proudly say there are many unexpected benefits of being disabled.
A picture of Emma, a woman with light skin and short dark brown hair with light brown strands. She's wearing a purple dress and smiling in front of a wall of flowers.
January 21, 2026

“Your blood work is normal” An all too familiar tale of medical misogyny

For decades, disabled writer and campaigner Emma Robinson has experience chronic pain and chronic illness. But for decades, she experienced medical gaslighting and mysogyny.
A light-coloured wall with a closet of clothes peeking out at the side, with the shadow of a person across the image, their hand outstretched.
January 12, 2026

Should we be calling disabilities “invisible” and “hidden”?

The terms "hidden" and "invisible" disabilities are used a lot. But in the medical system, could they be causing more harm than good?
Saffron has tanned skin and long brwn hair, wearing a red dress with white polka dots, posed with her walker. She's standing in a street smiling.
December 23, 2025

Being disabled changed my life for the better – here’s why

Saffron Canny-Smith didn't always call herself disabled and chronically ill. But now she's embraced her disabled identity, everything has changed. She is disabled, and she is proud.
Is and Laura, two writers and wheelchair users, sit next to eachother, both wearing masks for COVID safety.
December 10, 2025

Disability community is the only thing that can save us: but where do we find it?

Finding community can be hard, especially when you're disabled. Disabled writer Laura Pettenuzzo shares how she found the disability community, and the love and support she found as a result.
A cartoon image of two wheelchair users with AAC devices communicating.
November 6, 2025

Communication is everything: words from an AAC user

AAC user Cayt Weir shares her story about communication, why it matters, and why it's a human right for all people, especially those with communication disability.
Liel is a femme person with short brown hair and light skin. They are smiling, with bright red lipstick and a colourful blue and white jacket, with a black top underneath.
November 6, 2025

Disability is sexy, not shameful

When it comes to disability and sex, there can be a lot of stigma and shame. Disabled psychologist Liel Bridgeford shares their experiences and tips for disabled romance.
September 23, 2025

Covid 19: the ‘C’ Word

For most people, the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”. But as one of the over 400 million people globally suffering from long COVID, I can tell you it’s definitely not over.
September 9, 2025

Medical Gaslighting – Preparing for an Appointment

It can be really challenging when you experience medical gaslighting. Not feeling heard or being believed can be crushing. You might wonder: what can I do? The good news is that preparation can go a long way when it comes to getting the best out of your medical appointments.