Disability is a social problem – fact! The real question is ‘how do we solve this’? It’s quite a big and complex puzzle, created after many years of historical goings on. So, we have to first ask why have disabled people been isolated, marginalised and oppressed for so long? Why do we have buildings and… Continue Reading
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Sharing the DH Love
This is a message sent out today to 3500 people. Please use any of the below and help share the love 🙂 We are the duo of Martyn Sibley and Srin Madipalli: Wheelchair users, lads about town and editors of Disability Horizons. Both of us have poured our ideas, imagination, energy, commitment and love into… Continue Reading
Disruptive Times
This post is a mixture of latest news and latest reflections. In life there are times we plan, times we do, and times we evaluate. I have managed all 3 of these ten times over in the past weeks! Whoever you are, I hope after reading this you will be entertained, question how much is… Continue Reading
ILF Social Care Consultation Announced
In the past couple of weeks the ‘Future of the Independent Living Fund’ consultation was launched by the Department for Work and Pensions and Minister for Disabled People (Maria Miller). The proposal is that having already announced that no new applications will be received, and current recipients will remain unchanged until 2015. We now know… Continue Reading
Launch video: Epic European Disability Roadtrip
The Everlater widget requires javascript to work properly. You can view Martyn’s Epic European Disability Roadtrip or get your own free travel blog. Sponsorship proposals available on request Generic Press Release On September 4th 2012 Martyn Sibley is undertaking his toughest challenge yet. He plans to travel across Europe with his adapted hand-controlled car, accessible… Continue Reading
The importance of Social Care Support and Self Awareness
After months of travel and adventure I have been staying at my mums for a couple of weeks. This has been much needed and very pleasant. Usually I leave my London flat and visit my parents because I am ill or very run down. To have been in my home town, full of energy, full… Continue Reading
Disability eConference
I am excited to launch a new project with you guys today – the Disability eConference! It is a new concept in the disability field! Using web based tools, personal experiences and all created by you; it will make a great impact in the disability world. The first topic, which was decided back in April… Continue Reading
Facing Criticism
This post is going to tackle a few bits of criticism I have had in the past months, but mainly it aims to acknowledge criticism from myself and what I will do to rectify it. For most of you this will sound strange after the amazing year I have had. In summary, so far in… Continue Reading