In my last written post I discussed how to increase your creativity by reducing money worries. I now want to share some thoughts on simply increasing your income. The main reason being that homelessness and starvation aren’t good for your creativity either! It’s a fact, whether you’re disabled or not, money matters. For my disabled… Continue Reading
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Shedding Money Worries and Unleashing Your Creative Beast
Unless you don’t follow me on social media or you live in a cave, you’ll know that I’m staying in Spain for a few weeks. Beyond the sun, sea, culture, language and everything else I love about this country; it has also marked some very significant aspects of my life. We all know my ‘triumph… Continue Reading
Travelling with a Disability
To visit an uncharted territory and experience new things, I honestly think enriches us in so many ways. Whilst some people find excuses not to venture far (whether disabled or not), others seek adrenaline and greater personal growth. Whilst we’re all different and entitled to our individual preferences; here’s my top tips for disabled travellers… Continue Reading
Always Freedom Fighting
Being a disabled person can be so exhausting. Even just to get out of bed we have to prove the case for necessary funding, equipment, facilities (accessible housing) and manage a team of people. All before breakfast! By lunchtime we hear how government policy is regressing. The ILF closure and Parliamentary apathy on the ‘Social… Continue Reading
Japan: A life changing visit
Only three weeks ago I was still in Japan. Everyday since I have relived another amazing moment. In my previous blog I highlighted my views on accessible tourism and my personal experiences. This article will share my life changing professional development on this amazing trip. The reason I was invited to Japan in the first place… Continue Reading
New Year: Accessible top tips
I have a love hate relationship with New Year’s Eve. As a kid it was an anticlimax after Christmas when the adults seemed to have more fun then me. As a teenager our family and friends hired a local hall and DJ, which meant we could have an inclusive party. In my early twenties I… Continue Reading
Social Care
My disability has been with me since my birth. There’s a lot of things I can’t do for myself. However I have always ensured that it never defined me. After all, my identity is about far more than just some things I can’t do physically. I generally like to ensure my physical needs are supported,… Continue Reading
The winding and undulating road of life
You may have noticed a calmer, quieter and more reflective tone since the John o Groats to Lands End trek. My last two posts have outlined my recent life worries and current needs from a business perspective. Neither were overtly negative, but necessarily aware within a moment. Beyond these specific needs, life has been rattling… Continue Reading