Last week I was invited to Madrid by the huge national Spanish Charity, Once. They are funded from the sales of lottery tickets, and run many projects for disabled people. Their staff and board of trustees are heavily represented by disabled people which I applaud. The conference was to celebrate technology and tourism in the… Continue Reading
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An accessible Holiday Camp and Swimming
Last time I checked in with you, I was heading down to Bognor Regis for a family trip to Butlins. This post will fill you in on my experience there. However, as swimming was a big part of the trip, I’ve opened it up a little broader. Enjoy! Kasia and I set off 2 Monday… Continue Reading
Happy Horizons
Hello and welcome back to a written blog – by me! For those who’ve followed my posts the past 4 years, you’ll know the following: – I’m always working on something – I’m always planning the next big thing – In summer I work hard and play hard, and am physically stronger – In winter… Continue Reading
Adios Espana
As I leave Spain for a dodgy boat ride home, this video brings you up to speed in time for Spring and the great summer ahead 🙂
Another global success
So I’ve returned! Apologies for the radio silence; its been quite a couple of weeks. To fill those of you in who don’t follow my social media; I’m in Spain – again! I set off on the 15th January, this time by car, and headed through France on yet another adventure. Kasia and I left… Continue Reading
Appearance on BBC Breakfast: December 2012
Back in January 2011 I was asked to appear on BBC1’s breakfast show. Held in the London studio, I grabbed a cab, discussed train travel and then went to scope for the day job. A great experience and warm up act. Last week I was invited to the new BBC breakfast studios in Manchester, put… Continue Reading
A Simply Social Strategy
Three and a bit years ago I was lucky enough, or maybe destined, to meet AJ and Melissa Leon of Misfit-Inc. They spoke about social media at the Institute of Fundraising convention. I was working my way up in fundraising at Scope and finding my way generally post uni. Their strategy was simple and yet… Continue Reading
Brand New Project: e-course for employment
You have read the blog, you have read the magazine, and you have attended the webinars! Now get ready for my new and amazing project – disability e-courses!!! I hope you now grasp the core objectives of my work from the past years. To explain my aims and spell out my vision, I would say… Continue Reading