Living With Disability

The unique challenges faced by PWDs are often misunderstood or dismissed. In the face of emotional isolation and difficulties beyond one’s control, it can feel almost impossible to maintain a sense of calm. Anger and grief are simply part of being alive, and for PWDs, one may feel entirely justified for harbouring intensely negative emotions...

The pursuit of love and companionship isn’t easy. It’s never a guarantee that two people have romantic chemistry, have the patience and consideration for each other, nor have the commitment to push past the inevitable challenges of being together for any length of time. Arguably, people have a tendency to limit their dating pool in...

Having “me time” is more than just a crucial coping mechanism, it’s an integral component for happy living. Busying yourself with activities keeps the day-to-day from being horrendously mundane. You may even learn something new that can transition into a life skill, or simply bridge certain social gaps by having more topics you’re familiar with....

Music is far more than a sequence of chords or a harmonious blend of sound. While this may come across as excessively poetic, embedding music into your daily routine can be a physically, emotionally and mentally transformative experience. Whether it's simply listening to music or learning to create it yourself, you may find yourself achieving...

It’s highly common for physical disabilities to force someone into a less active lifestyle. Though exercising despite the challenges can be very rewarding and certainly worth the effort.    There is a direct link between picking up good habits and maintaining a positive mental state. Working out can also increase your metabolism or make it...

It is not always easy to crack a joke or laugh at one, especially when it pertains to sensitive topics. After all, saying something funny and making fun of someone is a very fine line. Even people with the best intentions can have a difficult time distinguishing between the two. Is it worth risking offense...

Cleaning can often be a chore. It doesn’t help when disabilities get in the way either. Fortunately, technology and a little science can do wonders for house hygiene. You don’t even have to spend a lot to adapt these tips into your regular cleaning routine. There are three main considerations to increase your cleaning efficiency...

Having to deal with casual (or purposeful) ableism in daily life can be challenging enough for PWDs. This difficulty increases when PWDs end up taking those harmful beliefs of ableism seriously, in a phenomenon known as internalised ableism. What is ableism? Ableism is defined as discrimination and prejudice against PWDs. This can include believing and...

What is universal design and UDL?  Universal design is the design of products and environments that can be used by as many people as possible, as easily as possible. Simply put, it is designing for accessibility from the ground up. Any adaptations needed are included in the initial design, not added later. In the early...