When I met AJ and Melissa Leon from Misfit-Inc I was living in London, single, mid 20’s, proud of my lifes achievements, but looking for much more. After approaching the Misfit duo at a work conference; we met up, dreamed up “martynsibley.com“, and I dreamed of everything it could lead to. I imagined my personal… Continue Reading

As promised in my recent technology post I wanted to touch upon Science and Disability. Before we get going, I want to clarify that I’m not a professional in the science field and I’ve not geeked out before writing this post with books. I’m just a disabled guy observing a few recent news stories and… Continue Reading

Usually around now, mid October, my winter dread kicks in hard about the imminent coldness/darkness/chest infections and so on. This year I’m surprisingly excited about the winter. I’ve got so many memories to digest from the summer, so many new plans to make, and so many books to read, films to watch and creativity to… Continue Reading

The New Forest has come a long way since William the Conqueror first began using the land as his private hunting ground in 1079. A natural haven in the heart of Hampshire, the New Forest is one of the most accessible national parks I’ve ever visited, and there’s a huge range of accessible activities on… Continue Reading

He’d been stabbed to death because of his gang allegiance and being in the wrong postcode. This same postcode was where I’d moved into only days earlier, after months of struggle to realise my dream. London. Where the streets are paved with gold. Only on this day the streets were paved with a white tent… Continue Reading

I have been what’s known as ‘disabled’ my whole life – oh, how society loves labels! I have a genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which means I’m about as physically useful as a chocolate teapot… On top if this potentially dire situation, let’s look at my disability shopping list: Accessible housing – Very difficult… Continue Reading

There was a time I would be physically sick at the thought of public speaking, exams and other types of stressful endeavours. In my late teens, having gone down to 4.5 stone in weight after my spinal fusion operation, I was forced to drink protein shakes to stay alive. They were disgusting in taste and… Continue Reading

When I was a teenager I had youthful exuberance and disability demons in abundance. Quite a weird combination. So much of me wanted to see the world and change it at the same time. However having Spinal Muscular Atrophy meant feeling it was all impossible for poor little me. Being able to drive is an… Continue Reading