I’m just back from two weeks away. Myself, Kasia, my PA Eileen and Sunny left on Saturday 22nd September for Poland. Stopping for a night in Essen, Germany – about halfway. Arriving at Kasia’s parents Sunday dinner time. During the visit, I had a nice work vibe. Without Wi-Fi and being far from the UK,… Continue Reading
Accessible Lisbon
Do you ever get a feeling that everything happens for a reason? I spoke 3 years ago in Madrid about accessible tourism. There a very happy and friendly woman came up to me afterwards, and wanted to speak about accessible tourism in Lisbon. After a catch up at Naidex, a few Skypes, and a lot… Continue Reading
How to Change the World – tribal power
I can do everything! All by myself. No matter what. These words are a sure fire way to achieve absolutely nothing. Let’s talk about the power of the tribe. Soon after I started my blog, we wanted to build a tribe. To give a voice to unheard people. So Disability Horizons was born. This summer… Continue Reading
My Mission
Through using a wheelchair, I’ve experienced lots of exclusion and prejudice. My mission is to see a world that’s inclusive for everyone. Not only for wheelchair users or disabled people. But for all excluded people. On a personal level I’ve gone through a scary spinal operation, having strangers do my personal care, found accessible housing… Continue Reading
How to change the world: nourishment and self care
This week for World Changer Wednesday #WCW I wanted to touch upon the basics again. You’ll remember previously I talked about the importance of exercise and sleep. Today’s video is all about nourishment and self care. When I hit 30 I started to feel the effects of my lifestyle. My diet has never been great. Whilst I looked… Continue Reading
How to change the world: exercise and sleep
Well it’s Wednesday again. I’m on a roll with this weekly posting idea. Twice in two weeks! 😉 Today’s thought, for anyone wanting to change the world, is a little less ‘dream life’. In fact it’s far less sexy. However it’s the most important thing a World Changer can do. That is, to look after… Continue Reading
World Changer Wednesday #WCW
I’m starting a new video series on what it takes to be a World Changer. Something I’m always learning and striving for. There’s going to be videos on a variety of subjects, that are actionable too. They will be streamed on LinkedIn first. This week I’m in Lisbon, Portugal. I decided to share some thoughts… Continue Reading
Autumnal Update
It’s been a while since I last wrote an update. With so much going on this summer, it felt like the right time to share my latest news. As always I hope you find this interesting, will engage with your thoughts, and share your news too. Health and Wellbeing With my disability, summer is usually… Continue Reading