Bodies
Disabled in a Swimsuit
I can’t explain how being noticed beside a pool is materially different to being noticed in the snacks aisle at the supermarket. But it is.
Lucy Webster
Lucy Webster is a writer and activist. Her work focuses on demystifying disability and dismantling ableism. Her memoir, The View From Down Here, is about the intersection of ableism and sexism.
Disability
On DEI, Here We Go Again.
It’s time to stop saying disabled people are less qualified. Evidence suggests that, far from making workplaces worse, disabled people make teams better.
Paris 2024
I Love The Paralympics, But Let's Not Kid Ourselves
The Paralympics is always a wonderful spectacle—but let's be honest: they won't change anything for disabled people.
Sex education
School Sex Ed Left Me Feeling Isolated. That’s a Safety Issue.
The sexual disempowerment of disabled women crops up again and again. It starts with non-inclusive sex ed in school.