Earlier in the year I was asked by Parallel London to be an ambassador for them. The event is an annual inclusive participation challenge. Disabled and non disabled people attempting the 10k, 5k, 1k or 100m sensory challenges. Plus there was a festival village for everybody to enjoy afterwards. As an ambassador I helped to… Continue Reading
Jason Wilsher-Mills – Technology and Art for Social Change
I’m a terrible drawer and painter. Only recently my niece asked me to sketch a horse. I went all out. This was going to be the best horse. Ever. I steadied myself. Positioned the paper. Sat in this weird position I do to give it my all – head over to one side slightly. And… Continue Reading
Dom Hyams – Visualising Dreams That Come True
I really enjoyed my job in London. However over those 5 years, I’d have some of ‘those days’. You know the ones. Where you’re a bit tired, fed up, and want to be somewhere else. Anywhere else. My mind would then wander. I guess if I couldn’t be elsewhere in person, I could at least… Continue Reading
I Am Titanium
As part of the Slater and Gordon #HospitalHelpingHand campaign, I want to share with you all some hints and tips on visiting a friend or family member in hospital. As you’ll see through my story below, my time in hospital was not the most pleasant, but it was important. Having visitors was crucial during this… Continue Reading
We Are Sailing
Over the past years I’ve managed to do many amazing activities. You know the ones. Flying a plane. SCUBA diving. Skiing. Hot air ballooning. Tree climbing. Having made a decision to spend more time in my home town. Just for a couple of months anyway 🙂 I wanted to ensure I still did fun things…. Continue Reading
A Marty-Festo for Global Inclusion and Personal Growth
Welcome to my latest post. A post sharing a kind of manifesto. My ‘Marty-Festo’ – see what I did there!? This means I’m going to share the experiences and lessons I have been through recently. Plus the present goals I want to achieve. My hope is also to spark new ideas for you, but only… Continue Reading
Storme Toolis – Sexuality and Stereotypes
I remember years ago, soon after I’d quit my day job in fact, being asked to moderate a talk at the BBC. It was for their staff. The talk was on disability and the media. The panel had disabled actors and production staff. The audience was packed with script writers, casting managers, and directors. My… Continue Reading
Access for all
When you are a wheelchair user like me, access is so important. Access to transport. Access to housing. Access to employment. Access to leisure and tourism. Without access we can’t move, live, work, learn, and socialise. Fortunately the world is gradually getting more accessible. New projects in transport and construction have accessibility regulations. The Equalities… Continue Reading