Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? No? That's ok. It's still pretty new and not yet formally recognized like 2SLGBTQ+ Pride or specific cultural heritage events. But many disabled people around the world have chosen July to unapologetically celebrate our identities as disabled people. Celebrating disability might seem odd to you, and […]
In case you haven't noticed the sudden appearance of a lot of rainbows, June is Pride month. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Pride can be a difficult time for many members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Sometimes it's because a person is still struggling with their identity or because their situation makes it unsafe to live openly. […]
Whether it's a non-fiction memoir or a classic superhero adventure, comics and graphic novels are a fun and engaging way to experience a story. They are very visual, which can be great for people with certain disabilities and anyone who enjoys an illustrated story. But this also means that comics and graphic novels often aren't […]
On May 11, 2001, beloved author Douglas Adams died suddenly from a heart attack. Two weeks later, his fans around the world marked his passing by carrying towels, a key symbol from Adams's most famous book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. With that, an annual tradition was born. In honour of Towel Day, now […]
Have you been working at home for the past two years? Did you get a pet to keep you company? Animal companions have helped a lot of people cope with uncertainty and isolation during the pandemic. I may not have gotten my cats because of the lockdown but their antics and snuggles definitely made the […]
It's March again, and that means it's time for Toronto Comicon. It's the first time the convention will be held since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The shift from virtual events back to in-person events is exciting for many people, but there's a group of comic book nerds that are being left behind. For […]
Did you know that the teddy bear was named after United States president Theodore Roosevelt? It's true! And it all began with a hunting expedition. In November 1902, while hunting with the Governor of Mississippi, Roosevelt refused to shoot a black bear that was already captured and restrained. To him, this was unsportsmanlike. As news […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This is an annual campaign to promote disability inclusion in the workplace. Although discussions about diversity issues are increasingly common in the employment sector, these discussions often do not address disability. As a result, people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in their workplaces. In many […]
September 23rd is the annual day that acknowledges the bisexual community. It has been called a lot of different names over the year: Bisexual Awareness Day, Bi Pride Day, Bisexual Visibility Day and Celebrate Bisexuality Day. Personally, I like the versions that are about pride and celebration rather than visibility and awareness. It might seem […]
I'm pleased to say that LGBTQ2S+ characters are no longer a complete rarity on television. It's true that there's still a long way to go. There are still too many people not seeing characters like themselves on TV. There are still so many stories left untold. But the world of television is developing a collection […]