Last week I was invited to Madrid by the huge national Spanish Charity, Once. They are funded from the sales of lottery tickets, and run many projects for disabled people. Their staff and board of trustees are heavily represented by disabled people which I applaud. The conference was to celebrate technology and tourism in the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Health, Learning and Leisure
When we are children our health is often low down the agenda, and even out of our comprehension. I generally hated healthy food and any exercise. Additionally I wouldn’t say that I loved school. I didn’t hate it either. My grades were fine. It was just that I had other activities I preferred doing. Finally… Continue Reading
‘F’ the Fear
Like many others, I had lost interest in politics over recent times. It’s really sad because I used to love watching the political news, reading articles, chatting to my mate Rich (Dicky) Currie, and tuning in for Thursday night BBC politics program ‘this week’. As with all gradual changes, I didn’t realise how disinterested I’d… Continue Reading
Another Year Rocks By
On Thursday I’m turning another year older. Kasia is only one day older than me too. So we’re planning a nice week together. Aside from working bank holiday Monday, Tuesday and Friday on the awesomeness that is Accomable; this week is looking double great! Wednesday we’re hoping to visit a National Trust property with Mum… Continue Reading
One Week
It’s Thursday night. It’s raining. I’ve just written an update to 28 amazing people who backed my Kickstarter over the halfway mark, already. Beyond feeling confident we’ll hit the £2200 target towards the costs of publishing my first book, it’s got me feeling all philosophical and reflective. So I thought I’d share my last week… Continue Reading
Kickstarting My First Book
Together we’re going to Kickstart my first book and inspire the next generation of disabled travellers! As you already know from reading my blog and articles on Disability Horizons, I like to challenge myself. Especially if I think it will help change perceptions of disabled people or inspire others to reach for their dreams. Which… Continue Reading
The Stelios Award 2015: creating opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs
The Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs is back, and the winner gets £50,000 – the largest cash prize of its kind. Maybe it’s time for you to apply… Applications are now open for £50,000 Stelios Award, for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2015 The £50,000 award recognises talents of established business owners with a disability… Continue Reading
Disability Awareness: how it benefits everyone
It’s already been a month since returning from the big roadtrip. I’ve been catching up, stabilising, and proactively improving my health/work/social bits and bobs. It was nice to be still and do life’s necessary tasks. I’m also holding back from a rant about the British weather. I must say I’m really missing proper sunshine and… Continue Reading