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International Women's Day

March 8th, 2010

March 8 is International Women's Day. It is a "is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future."[1] Funny thing is, it appears that even within an oppressed group, oppression happens. Feminists seem to ignore women with disabilities.

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Awesome Ads Presenting "The Disabled" In A Different Light

March 5th, 2010

Many years ago, Colours in Motion ran a series of ads showing wheelchair users in a novel, different, and somewhat controversial way. It was good to see prejudices shaken a bit. Now, the Canadian Paralympics Committee have produced their own ads.

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Slides for Accessibility Presentation At LCA2010 Business Miniconf

February 26th, 2010

On 18 January, I spoke about the advantages for FOSS projects to add accessibility to their software. From a business point of view, it opens new markets, such as: government, universities, and non-profits.

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Why I Do Not Like The Word 'Lame'

February 23rd, 2010

The word "lame" is used a lot by many people. Usualy to refer to something that is of poor quality, no fun, not working properly, etc. Most people wouldn't see a negative connotation to the word. But I do.

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Opposing The Legalisation Of Physician Assisted Suicide

February 2nd, 2010

This afternoon, I learned that author Sir Terry Pratchett supports physician assisted suicide, and further, offers himself as a test case. Sir Pratchett has Alzheimer's. His entire life flows from his imagination and his ability to think. I can well understand his fear, and even terror at the idea of losing it. If he wants to kill himself, that is, as far as I'm concerned, his right. But it is not sufficient to make it legal for physicians to help with killing people.

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