Flying the Flag for Inclusion (by accident almost…)
Long before inclusion was a design principle, some systems had to work for everyone under real conditions. The International Code of Signals is one of the clearest examples.
Why We Need a Social Model 2.0
The social model of disability changed everything — but it doesn’t fully explain pain, fatigue, and invisible labour. What happens when the barrier isn’t just the environment?
Both Is Good: Why Universal Design and Tailoring Must Work Together
Universal Design is often treated as a complete solution. It isn’t — and it doesn’t need to be. Its real strength is freeing up the time and resources needed to support people whose needs fall outside the majority design.
I Can (Not) Do The Thing.
When we ask a disabled person to “do the thing,” we’re usually missing something important. Disability is not a simple on/off switch. There are four very different answers to that question — and most misunderstandings come from not knowing which one you’re dealing with.