So I just tweeted about how everything is so planned in the next weeks. The tweet was tongue in cheek stating how I have fun weekends and Mexico coming. Seriously though it is crazy. I have my good friend Tinks stag do this weekend in Brighton, Im running a workshop the weekend after at the… Continue Reading
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The chosen ones
Well well well, another mega week! Firstly the title is for my new facebook group. Its to look at ideas on setting up events for and/or about disabled people. To get ball rolling of ideas – meet up of young disabled people in a bar to socialise. Disabled paintballing (if it exists). A conference on modern… Continue Reading
News on travel and important social care debate
This is from Scope’s news searched. very interesting articles yesterday – Accessibility improvements for travel booking websites – The Independent. US travelers with specific accessibility requirements can now state them whilst launching a new search of the 15,000 hotels with published accessibility options. Examples of featured services include accessibility equipment for the deaf, accessible bathrooms,… Continue Reading
Disability poem by Emily Perl Kingsley
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
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