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
Wheelchair accessibility in Tallinn, Estonia
I am just back from an amazing trip to Tallinn in Estonia. So I wanted to share a few thoughts and observations about the trip from an accessibility point of view. First off you are probably wondering why I was in Tallinn. Which is a fair and reasonable question. Now it was actually nice to go to a new… Continue Reading
What is the future of mobility?
Mobility and the power to move freely has always been important to me. So naturally, I was excited to hear all about how The Toyota Mobility Foundation, a charity with a focus on mobility, have launched a $4m campaign to create the future of mobility products. The aim of this project is to spur innovation… Continue Reading
Hannah Ensor – Artistic Education
Having a disability feels like an eternal venture of educating people. Many people who haven’t come into contact with disability, have rather strange preconceptions of what my life is like. Then there are the people who know me very well, but can never know some of the struggles I have to face. We can… Continue Reading
Simon Minty – The Economics of Inclusion
I sometimes wonder what my economics degree gave me in day to day life. But then I realise it gave me various tools and frameworks by which to view the world. This is definitely the case when looking at disabled people as consumers and employees. As a consumer I need physical spaces to be accessible,… Continue Reading
Samanta Bullock – That Happy Buzzing Feeling
Do you get a buzz from buying new clothes? Or indeed feel great about yourself after having a haircut? I think it’s safe to say we all do. In the past I’d love a little clothes shopping spree. Through a combination of watching the pennies and reading more about spirituality. I went from living for… Continue Reading
Blaine Harrison – Creative Forever
I think when we are children, we are all very creative. Ideally this continues into adulthood. But all too often we get dragged into bills and work and other unnecessary worries. All to the detriment of our creative pursuits. As a child I used to write lyrics and make songs with my friends. Nothing that… Continue Reading