Angry Cripple
The “Angry Cripple” is a composite character representing everyone with a disability – or everyone affected by disabilities – who is pissed off at the system.
While The Punch generally discourages anonymity, in this case it was important. That’s because people with disabilities depend on the Government-funded system, and in the past they have felt victimised for speaking out.
So The Punch has created AC to give people the freedom to speak out.
If you want to get in touch, or contribute to the column, contact The Punch, or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), follow @angryozcripple on Twitter, or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angry-Cripple/161958030523579
Articles by Angry Cripple
Depression ain’t the only mental illness in town
One in five is a ratio that gets bandied around a lot when we talk about mental illness. It refers…... Read more
From little things big, unacceptable problems grow
Three weeks ago I found myself in a situation that I hoped would never happen, but always suspected would one…... Read more
Disability education mess a throwback to Victorian times
There has been a fair bit of media coverage in the last few weeks around the education of children with…... Read more
Starting gun shooting blanks for disabled sports champs
Oscar Pistorius is a 400m runner who won a silver medal last week at the World Athletics Championships, with his…... Read more
What bastard would park in a disabled space?
A couple of South Australian politicians were featured in the paper this weekend, parking their government cars in very clearly…... Read more
I’m not a dole bludger, I just want to work
Carl Thompson is a 21-year-old with cerebral palsy and scoliosis who is undertaking honours in marketing. He writes for ABC’s…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
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Kel says:
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Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
