About the Author
WHO I AM: Fighter for social justice, public speaker, writer, researcher, and proud disabled woman working with youth, women, and other people with disabilities in Toronto.
WHAT I WRITE ABOUT: Issues affecting people with disabilities and the environment, social justice events, books you should read, and anything else that comes to mind.
WHAT I DO WHEN I’M NOT BLOGGING: Look for work, watch good movies, read good books, sail, and otherwise enjoy life.
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Comments
So I am thinking of becoming an advocate as well…I am also thinking of sharing tons of info – I wanted to speak with you somehow to discuss – gain insight etc…
Your blog is wonderful, and was brought to my attention today by a colleague. Apparently, your blog link is being circulated on Facebook. I wish to post your blog on the Facebook page for the Disability Cultural Center at Syracuse University. My only concern is that, as some have asserted (including bell hooks), reclaiming the word “bitch” is less problematic for white women and other individuals with white privilege than for Women of Color, especially African American women, given the historical usage of the “b” word to dehumanize women, and Women of Color, in particular. I am in no way criticizing your blog title, nor am I asking you about your identity. In my role at Syracuse, I wish to consider all of these issues of reclamation, activism, and education (FYI, I already posted a link to your blog on my personal Facebook page). Thanks for writing this outstanding blog, and thanks for reading this comment. In solidarity, Diane in upstate NY.
I appreciate your comments about the title of my blog, and I’ll be honest and say I didn’t take that into consideration when choosing that title. For me it was about choosing a title that encouraged the reader to focus less on my disablement, and consider that a woman with a disability can be provocative, but again I’m thankful for your comments, and thank you for sharing my blog.
Thanks, Melissa.
Hi Melissa,
Not sure how long you’ve been publishing this blog, but I just found it and I’m so happy! I’m in the field of emergency management — with an emphasis on empowered full-inclusion. Would love to interview you in 2012. Not sure how to best contact you.
Thanks very much for your blog; you made my day.
Ana-Marie
Hi do you have a facebook page? My many meds limit my shorterm memory.
yes, but I’m not comfortable posting the link n this site. Is there another way I could send it to you?