When isms unite – An Example of Intersectionality
Ever wondered what ableism and transphobia can look like when they combine? Well, have you heard some version of “trans people are taking advantage of Autistic girls to convince them that they’re trans”? If you aren’t familiar with both transphobia and ableism – as in you do not understand the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in […]
Rockbottom is a Springboard: How Coaching Transformed My Life
This post will be a little more personal, so if that’s not your cup of tea, feel free to move onto the next thing. When I first started coaching, I wasn’t sure what to expect. All I knew is I was at the end of my rope and something needed to change. I had been […]
Mindset Matters: Moving from Awareness to Acceptance
“I don’t have a problem with awareness, it’s acceptance that is difficult.” This is what I said to my therapist many, many months ago, and it’s an ethos that I apply to all avenues of my life. Because the thing is, awareness, that’s the easy part. Our brains really, really like noticing things. Once you’ve […]
InspirAction not Inspiration
Here at Simply Equality we’re all about moving from raising awareness of the challenges faced by disabled and LGBTQ+ people to empowering individuals and organisations to take active steps towards creating a truly inclusive workplace and society. Our focus on the “so what” factor in all the work we do is what we believe is one […]