I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this… When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a fabulous vacation trip –… Continue Reading
Interesting articles
Both are from Scope’s news round-up! Dancing on Wheels (BBC3, Thu) – The Sunday Times, Sunday 14 Feb. You remember Monkey Tennis? From Alan Partridge’s list of TV proposals that were patently absurd? This could be one of them. Dancing on Wheels. Almost literally car-crash broadcasting. I wish they’d filmed the meeting where the disability… Continue Reading
Wiser words of the day
Happy Thursday people! I’ve been racking my tired brain for news related or wiser thoughts generally on disability. I think its such a prevalent thing in every day senses I dont even consciously see things that should be improved. guess if i always saw the negatives it could send one crazy. one thing from my… Continue Reading
Blog for Paul – RIP
Wednesday was my last blog and it seems like it was longer. As my tweet/facebook peeps know I saw Avatar Thursday which was so good. the parts where there is snow/leaves in the foreground does the 3d element justice and generally it has amazing views and an ok storyline. the guy is in a wheelchair… Continue Reading
Spurs march on
Well the big news tonight is spurs beat leeds 3-1 in the fa cup with a defoe hatrick. leeds were worthy opponents and expect to see them back higher in the league real soon. for us its bolton next round. was a nice night with my curry and general chill watching the game while sorting… Continue Reading
The past days
Since having been back from Tenerife and to work I made it to Rufus’ leaving do Wednesday night. I was on the diet coke and drove due to tiredness from landing the day before but was good to send him off. He is a good guy and will be missed at Scope. Then Thursday night… Continue Reading
The future of charity/social problems
I wanted to finish on a thought I have had post chatting to Bruno and acting on the board this weekend. I see it that problems are in society that neither friends, family, communities, government can always directly support. So individuals often close to people affected by the problem take it upon themselves to solve…. Continue Reading