During my stay at Kasias we had a real roadtrip moment. I had packed my harmonica, Kasias dad played guitar, Kasia the recorder and Filipe the drum. After some beer around a fire we just started playing. Here I present the ‘beer orchestras’ best tune 🙂
Videos
EEDR: day 13 – Night-time update from Krakow
This video was shot around 10pm by Krakow’s famous castle. It was the last night in Poland, before a detour to Prague, via Auschwitz. I share my observations of dropped curbs and restaurant access!
EEDR: day 12 – Meeting with Foundation Artes and MMS
You may remember that straight after my European Voluntary Service in Spain this year I attended a training course in Turkey. One of the trainers, called Basia, and I stayed in touch. She lives in England but is from near Krakow. Along with her sister, Gosia, they run an organisation (MMS) that works in the… Continue Reading
EEDR: day 10 and 11 – Hotel problems in Warsaw
This short and sweet video was filmed yesterday during a quick visit to Warsaw. I had some problems with the hotel booking and a not so accessible shower. Plus I share my views on the city in general. Later on we drove to Krakow. It’s been the first day where my brain hasn’t been a… Continue Reading
EEDR: Interview with the Society for Disabled People in Lithuania
The above video is the full interview with Lithuania’s Society for Disabled People. Asta kindly responded to my email and agreed to translate with the head of the organisation. It’s so interesting hearing about his experience of disability, what the organisation does and life for disabled people in Lithuania. Enjoy! 🙂
EEDR: day 8 and 9 – Vilnius access and Back to my roots
A big reason for visiting Vilnius on this trip was for my grandad. My mothers father was born and raised near to Vilnius, Lithuania. He ran away during world war two and eventually settled in Cambridge with my Irish nanna. The above video was recorded on Sunday 30th September 2012, a little before sunset. It… Continue Reading
EEDR: Interview with Boguslaw and Teresa in Poland
After I had joined the local Gorzow activist groups media conference on Thursday; I headed to another part of town. I was greeted at an old style flat by Teresa and her rather large dog. Soon after, ex speedway champion Bogdan joined us too. In this video they both share their personal story of disability… Continue Reading
Appearance on national German TV (ZDF)
The above video was filmed in London during the Paralympics. It appeared on ZDF televisions’ breakfast show, an equivalent to BBC breakfast. In the video I’m showing their presenter around London. This piece was specifics to nightlife and access. Having showed this to Kasias dad, he contacted the polish media and resulted in my attending… Continue Reading