It’s been over 7 years since I wrote the 13 Must-Follow People with Dwarfism in 2018. I thought it was high time to pull another list together so you can see the fantastic work being achieved by the community. It has been wonderful to see so many more people with Dwarfism being platformed and more …
October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. Around the world, we celebrate over 400 Dwarfism conditions and collectively raise awareness of what it’s like to live as a very small person in a tall world. I’m excited to announce that I am partnering with Arcaeda, a North East disability arts organisation, to bring together people from the …
Watching over 5 hours of debate on BBC Parliament regarding the welfare reform bill today wasn’t part of the plan, but I’m glad I did. The debate between both sides of the House (of Parliament chamber) was passionate. It showed the extent of the fury about the proposals, especially the introduction of the 4-point system …
I met with my local MP this week to talk about the proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by the Government. I shared my own personal experiences of transitioning over from DLA to PIP and how the current system is unfair for people with Dwarfism. My MP said that he can write a letter …
DEAR LIZ KENDALL, MP AND THE U.K. LABOUR PARTY The Department of Work and Pensions recently announced reform to the Welfare system with the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, or more specifically, the Universal Credit and PIP Reform Bill. We are a number of people from the …
Many, many years ago, I asked the question, “Where is Dwarf Culture?” This question evolved, I think, from my observations of witnessing the arts and cultural scene of disability arts and not seeing many Dwarf people involved in that conversation. I’ve also felt at times that the disability community doesn’t understand the unique challenges that …
Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) have arranged protests around the country against the planned cuts to disability benefits in the Spring statement by the government. I am very concerned about the cuts that are planned. While I don’t doubt the government’s intention to support people back into work. Removing the financial support that enables so …
Burying Bad news at the end of the week Late on Friday night, the news was finally released on the plan for Personal Independence Payments. £ 5 billion is to be wiped from the Personal Independence Payments fund, and the application for the benefit is proposed to be made even harder. Those of us who …
I often reflect on how I came to be a creative practitioner. I was a web designer and content producer in my past life, and I blogged on this website. I fell into the art world, more specifically, participatory art, in 2017. It gave me a funnel to channel my activism and creativity. It’s been …
Do you have a favourite month? One that makes you feel and see the world refreshed, renewed and reflective? I have two favourite months – September and October. Why? Well, September always brings a sense of excitement for the new academic year. The thrill of buying new stationery and a new timetable from my time …
