Do you ever get a feeling that everything happens for a reason? I spoke 3 years ago in Madrid about accessible tourism. There a very happy and friendly woman came up to me afterwards, and wanted to speak about accessible tourism in Lisbon. After a catch up at Naidex, a few Skypes, and a lot… Continue Reading
How to Change the World – tribal power
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
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
How to change the world: nourishment and self care
This week for World Changer Wednesday #WCW I wanted to touch upon the basics again. You’ll remember previously I talked about the importance of exercise and sleep. Today’s video is all about nourishment and self care. When I hit 30 I started to feel the effects of my lifestyle. My diet has never been great. Whilst I looked… Continue Reading
How to change the world: exercise and sleep
Well it’s Wednesday again. I’m on a roll with this weekly posting idea. Twice in two weeks! 😉 Today’s thought, for anyone wanting to change the world, is a little less ‘dream life’. In fact it’s far less sexy. However it’s the most important thing a World Changer can do. That is, to look after… Continue Reading
World Changer Wednesday #WCW
I’m starting a new video series on what it takes to be a World Changer. Something I’m always learning and striving for. There’s going to be videos on a variety of subjects, that are actionable too. They will be streamed on LinkedIn first. This week I’m in Lisbon, Portugal. I decided to share some thoughts… Continue Reading
Autumnal Update
It’s been a while since I last wrote an update. With so much going on this summer, it felt like the right time to share my latest news. As always I hope you find this interesting, will engage with your thoughts, and share your news too. Health and Wellbeing With my disability, summer is usually… Continue Reading
Wheelchair accessibility in Tallinn, Estonia
I am just back from an amazing trip to Tallinn in Estonia. So I wanted to share a few thoughts and observations about the trip from an accessibility point of view. First off you are probably wondering why I was in Tallinn. Which is a fair and reasonable question. Now it was actually nice to go to a new… Continue Reading