Author: trudi_bruges

Geertrui Cazaux (Trudi). Vegan. Gardener. Wife. Disabled. Writer. Activist. Caretaker. Ex-academic. °1970. Belgium. Vegetarian since mid '90's and vegan since 2010. My main motive has always been the ethical perspective, although I am also inspired by the environmental and health aspects. Writing about veganism, animal rights and ableism on Graswortels.org, Brugesvegan.com, and CripHumanimal.org

by trudi_bruges January 8, 2019 1

Ability not Disability. First Issue of Animal Culture magazine

Animal Culture is a new online magazine edited by Patricia Denys, Mary Holmes and Karlie Kawa. The first issue (September 2018)Continue Reading

by trudi_bruges January 4, 2019 3

(Disabled) animals General Images

Ham: my amputated leg

I’ve always found this a very powerful image. There’s so much symbolism in it. Legs are one of the fewContinue Reading

by trudi_bruges January 2, 2019 2

Intersections Videos

Bodyshaming in the vegan movement

Bodyshaming marginalises fat vegans, it makes them feel unwelcome in the movement. It is also not effective, and even counterproductive.Continue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 31, 2018 0

Therapy/Service animals Videos

Ryker does not ‘want to’ be a service dog

This video has been circulating on social media the last couple of weeks. It portrays a Belgian Malinois dog namedContinue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 30, 2018 1

Intersections Videos

The Disabled body and the Animal Body, Mary Fantaske at HRAR

The Disabled Body and The Animal Body – HRAR 2013 Presentation by Mary Fantaske at a one-day conference ‘Human RightsContinue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 26, 2018 0

Articles/journals Intersections

The Indian ‘wolf boy’ Dina, walking on all fours

Dina Sanichar from India is one of the many ‘feral’ children growing up and cared for by wolves, panthers, orContinue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 20, 2018 0

Intersections Videos

How do you look for your age?

Video raising awareness about ageism: Image preview: Young appearing woman, with long black hair over her right shoulder, purple blouse,Continue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 19, 2018 1

Intersections Videos

Gymnast Shawn put to sleep after breaking leg

In this video, the parents of gymnast Shawn are interviewed in the morning studio of Today Now. Gymnast Shawn (17)Continue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 14, 2018 0

(Disabled) animals Sanctuaries Videos

“The Special Needs Farm”: Manor Farm Trust (UK)

Video from BBCII! about Manor Farm Trust in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. The video shows images from the life on the sanctuary, toldContinue Reading

by trudi_bruges December 11, 2018 1

(Disabled) animals Articles/journals

Are disabled animals fetishized on social media?

Videos and stories of disabled animals often go viral on social media. This article on Disability Intersections raises some interestingContinue Reading