It’s very hard to get reliable data on the quality of life for disabled people. Particularly on a global scale. It’s partly hard to define ‘quality of life’, and mostly it’s hard to gather good data as research on the topic is patchy. The media has become very vocal on both the worldly threats to… Continue Reading
Poland, Health and Big Impact Projects
In the past 2 months I’ve moved to a more accessible bungalow, driven to Poland and back for Christmas/New Year, battled a nasty virus, and delivered multiple client projects. Somehow. When I look back it seems impossible. With each baby step, big challenges can be overcome. Apparently. Regarding the bungalow, I’m going to write a… Continue Reading
Accessible Adventures in Mallorca
There’s very few emails I dislike receiving. I love my job! However there’s also only a few emails that I get extremely excited about. One of those such occasions was being invited to visit Mallorca at the end of last year. Clara and Rafa from Handisport said “do you want to come for some winter… Continue Reading
Crazy adventures, more world changing projects, and a generally great 2016
I’m writing my 2016 summary from Poland. Having been here for a few summer time visits, it’s definitely on the colder side now. However the people, food and culture has been very warming. It’s also been nice to raise the temperature by looking back at this year’s travels, projects and favourite memories. Having noted my… Continue Reading
Power 100: Who Are Britains most influential disabled people?
The ‘Disability Power 100‘ list covers successful disabled people in politics, media, sport and entertainment. Produced by Powerful Media and sponsored by The Shaw Trust, it’s creating important discussions about being disabled in 2016. This year Tanni Grey Thompson chaired the judging panel. I’m still not sure who entered me, but a couple of months… Continue Reading
Personal Growth and Global Contribution
It’s been a frustrating week. The inevitable winter bugs have arrived. In fact I beat a minor cold three weeks ago. However this particular cough is starting to take the biscuit. I’m definitely a bigger fan of summertime. Of course I’m not the only one. Most of my friends and family have had it too…. Continue Reading
Launching Disability Academy and Accessible Traveller
It’s no secret I’ve enjoyed travelling to many amazing places. However it is a more hidden secret that lots of other disabled people travel too. The mainstream media and disability campaigners talk about the poverty and suffering. Quite rightly. But what about the thousands of disabled people who can travel? Or the disabled people who… Continue Reading
The Serendipity of Trying New Things
On the one hand I love a comfort zone. Particularly with needing lots of care support, special equipment, and home adaptions. Plus it’s human nature to strive for calmness and tranquillity. Well for a day, at least. On the other hand comfort zones can be dangerous. We stagnate, get complacent and take good things for… Continue Reading