Henrietta BollingerHenrietta Bollinger

Henrietta Bollinger is a writer and disability advocate. In late 2014 she undertook sociological research on the experience of young disabled people in Sexuality Education.

All these new queer MPs are fantastic news. But where are their disabled peers?

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Our back-patting about electing the most inclusive parliament in history has one glaring omission, writes Henrietta Bollinger. In a sea of red votes, Aotearoa New Zealand looks to have elected the most rainbow parliament in the world. As a queer constituent, I have to believe this means something. It also has me reflecting on the … Read more

Yes, we can. And we can also change the way we talk about disability and sex

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There are major barriers for disabled people who want to pursue sex and relationships. They are real and deeply felt. Yet the stigmatising tone of public conversation makes me wary, writes Henrietta Bollinger “Um … advice? From me? Yes, we can,” was my cautious, then tongue-in-cheek answer. “As Obama would say!” The others laughed. It … Read more