Today is the funeral of one of my best friends and also long time work colleague Chris Cusack. Since hearing of his passing before Christmas it’s taken a lot to process how much I miss him. Having taken the time I’ve needed for myself I want to share how amazing he was in this post… Continue Reading
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The Baroness, The Entrepreneur and the Influencers
I know. This week’s update sounds like a riveting spy novel. It was in fact my week, in a short summary. To be fair my week was as riveting as a good novel. Yet all completely non fiction. The Baroness As you know, I’ve been on a mission for a fully inclusive world. Part of… Continue Reading
Marathon not a Sprint
This message will definitely resonate and help many of you. However I’m writing the words that I need to hear today. I love that I’m passionate, ambitious for a better world, and work my ass off. Sometimes this can move in to dangerous territory though. It’s easy to get excited about new ideas, load up… Continue Reading
How to change the world – giving back
Giving back. We do this beautiful thing innately. It’s in our DNA. Just think about that warm fluffy feeling you get from helping others. But do we do it enough? Do we do it for the right reasons? Do we create impact? I’ve done my best to create a job that’s fun, makes a difference… Continue Reading
The Stelios Award 2015: creating opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs
The Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs is back, and the winner gets £50,000 – the largest cash prize of its kind. Maybe it’s time for you to apply… Applications are now open for £50,000 Stelios Award, for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2015 The £50,000 award recognises talents of established business owners with a disability… Continue Reading
DH Discounts: empowering disabled people through consumer choice
Introducing DH Discounts, a new site offering discounts on anything from mobility aids to accessible holidays. Read on to see what more the site can offer you, how it can help you make your money go further, and how by clubbing together, we can empower ourselves to demand more from companies. Founded in July 2014… Continue Reading
How the health community and carers manage hearing loss
According to a leading published *study, more than 10 million individuals in the UK are thought to have some form of hearing disability. Of which, 800,000 are profoundly deaf. Hearing loss can be caused by a number of reasons, from lifestyle choices due to exposure to excessive noise to temporary causes due to certain medications…. Continue Reading
Choosing a wheelchair accessible vehicle that is comfortable for all the family
If you or someone in your family is a wheelchair user, then you may wish to have a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Choosing one of these can be a daunting task. You will have to choose something that meets the needs of the person using the wheelchair, and is comfortable for the other people who will… Continue Reading