As referenced in a recent blog post, I have not been so prolific with my article writing of late. In all honesty my efforts have been on grasping self employment, reflecting on our progress in changing the world for disabled people and planning the coming months. Enough of the excuses though because I am now… Continue Reading
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Martyn, what is a webinar??
Fresh from running my baby and creation #disabilitywebinars last night – I realised many people are still a little confused what a webinar is. Having run a few, I am now feeling comfortable with the complex technology alongside the challenges of presenting and fielding questions. So, I thought it was time to tell you the… Continue Reading
Public speaking, relaunched mag and a new book
I have almost finished my e-book! It is going through proofing and then I can get it out to you. If you don’t remember it is on a theory I have conceived about being disabled, having life goals and then the resources to reach them. It is called the Diamond Theory… Also Srin, our volunteer… Continue Reading
Developing a new disability theory
Hey guys, I am overloading my subscribers inbox this week, but there is so much going on. For those arriving here from twitter, do take a look at my recent posts, it is all go! This little blog is to highlight my first disability webinar tomorrow and give you all a little taster of what… Continue Reading
SLEPT with the London Riots
This article will describe some of the key events of the past days of London rioting from my perspective. It will then touch upon some of the (very) broad issues by a SLEPT analysis and finally outline the major questions we need to ask. Each section could have been an essay itself, but I hope… Continue Reading
Official launch of Disability Webinars – inspire. inform. change
Did you guys read my last post about my first month into self employment? I hope it inspired and engaged you on the risks but also pleasure I am taking in my projects. To work full-time on my passion and purpose: “to change the world for disabled people; by inspiring and informing through new media”,… Continue Reading
One month on – What I have learnt so far
It is one month to do the day that I saw Arcade Fire at Hyde Park and had left the offices of Scope as an employee for the last time. You may remember my reasons for going self employed were career, leisure and health related. This post will update you on how things are fairing… Continue Reading
Campaigning for the fist bump
We are all aware of the high five http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_five and fist bump http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_bump as greetings right!? Without regurgitating the Wikipedia explanations, these two types of informal greetings are a part of our everyday lives. Influenced by sporting celebrities and embraced by the masses, they have often replaced the handshake in our everyday, social interactions. This… Continue Reading