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
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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
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
Heating things up this spring
What a few weeks. Indeed what a few months. Its been a really tough winter for me unfortunately. Whilst we’re still not seeing steady warm sun just yet, things have slowly picked up the past fortnight. Most of all it was good to feel normal after 4 weeks of fighting and recovering from the flu…. Continue Reading
Egypt: Number 6 of 7 continents visited
On Wednesday the 27th December, after a great Christmas in Cambridgeshire, Kasia and I headed to Manchester. With suitcases, shower chair and travel hoist in tow, we arrived at a hotel near to the airport. Following a meal and pre holiday wines, we tried to sleep before our exciting journey. We were going to Egypt!… Continue Reading
When The Going Gets Tough
Happy New year guys! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a fun New Years Eve. My Christmas was spent at home with my family in Cambridgeshire. I’m writing this post from sunny Egypt where we spent the New Year with Kasia’s parents. All in all a good end to the year, and great… Continue Reading
Airbnb Acquire Accomable – Proof of the Purple Pound
Yesterday Airbnb completed the acquisition of Accomable. An accessible travel business I co founded in 2015 with Srin. What started out an idea between 2 childhood friends, has ended up a game changer for disabled consumers. In the travel industry, and beyond. There’s more info about yesterdays sale on the BBC. Firstly I want to… Continue Reading
Wallops Wood Accessible Cottages
As much as I love some winter warmth abroad, I do love a British cottage. To come into a warm room from a crisp country st/roll is a beautiful feeling. So when the guys at Wallops Wood in Hampshire invited us down this November, there was no hesitation. After packing the suitcase and food, the… Continue Reading