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[crossposted from my project: https://whocares.ed.ac.uk/blog/2026/i-can-not-do-thing] I Can (Not) Do That Things I wish people understood about disability When you ask a disabled person to “just do the thing,” there are usually four possible answers. A — I can do the thing Safely. Independently. Predictably. No adjustments needed. Example: “Yes, I can carry the box. You […]
[crossposted from my project at: https://whocares.ed.ac.uk/blog/2026/i-can-not-do-thing] I Can (Not) Do That Things I wish people understood about disability When you ask a disabled person to “just do the thing,” there are usually four possible answers. A — I can do the thing Safely. Independently. Predictably. No adjustments needed. Example: “Yes, I can carry the box. […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about thinking lately, which is not something I ever thought I’d write. Not in a formal way. More in a quiet, slightly uneasy way that shows up when I’m halfway through a task and realise I’ve reached for ELM almost automatically. Sometimes that feels helpful. Sometimes it makes me pause […]
Oct 6, 2021
User researcher Nicola Dobiecka joins us to talk through our prospective student journey maps. Join us to learn how they were made, how you can use them in student recruitment marketing, and to get an overview of what we learned from the research that informs them. Feb 16, 2026
As Academic Skills Consultants, we see a lot of students struggling to keep focused on academic reading and writing. In a world of constant distraction, this is an issue that affects both students and staff. This post offers some advice and signposts to further support. Firstly, think about your working environment. Where and when do […]
