Although he no longer ticks the 'Disabled' box when completing equal opportunities forms, there have been times in which both Tim's performance work and his writing have been placed in the box labelled 'Disability Art'.

Aware that the prejudices and discrimination faced by disabled people are some of the most insiduous in society, Tim's experiences of being unwell, as well as the time he has spent working with disabled people in a variety of support roles, often inform his work.