Last weekend I was invited by the Royal Shakespeare Company to go and see their new production of Love’s Labour’s Won – usually known as Much Ado About Nothing – at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Not only was this my first time at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, it was also my first Shakespeare… Continue Reading
10 top tips for better health and wellbeing
Ever since I was aware of having my disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (known as SMA), I understood that the messages didn’t go from my brain to all of my muscles. Even though I could feel everything, I just couldn’t stimulate the muscles to move much or at all. I also understood that it wasn’t… Continue Reading
The Red or The Blue Pill?
As promised in my recent technology post I wanted to touch upon Science and Disability. Before we get going, I want to clarify that I’m not a professional in the science field and I’ve not geeked out before writing this post with books. I’m just a disabled guy observing a few recent news stories and… Continue Reading
Technology: how far would you take it?
One of my strongest negative childhood memories was being stuck in gravel. I had been at the park playing football, and was wheeling home for dinner. At the time I had a Turbo wheelchair, where the front wheels were big and the back were smaller. The little wheels couldn’t get the through the deeper gravel… Continue Reading
20 lessons from a ‘not abled’ guy
Usually around now, mid October, my winter dread kicks in hard about the imminent coldness/darkness/chest infections and so on. This year I’m surprisingly excited about the winter. I’ve got so many memories to digest from the summer, so many new plans to make, and so many books to read, films to watch and creativity to… Continue Reading
Accessible Festivals: Reading 2014
I love music. I always have. I remember singing lyrics to songs age 3. Music reminds me of past times, it’s part of my identity and it brings me close to other music lovers. This year wasn’t my first music festival or my first time at Reading. However it was the first time I could… Continue Reading
The New Forest National Park: an accessible adventure story
The New Forest has come a long way since William the Conqueror first began using the land as his private hunting ground in 1079. A natural haven in the heart of Hampshire, the New Forest is one of the most accessible national parks I’ve ever visited, and there’s a huge range of accessible activities on… Continue Reading
It’s all about you
My mantra has always been ‘inspire, inform and change’ with my writing and projects. Five years after publishing my first blog post, I’d love to know what you’re after when it comes to my online ventures? To help you here, I’m wondering if you enjoy reading about my disability specific bits eg. care/equipment/funding. Or maybe… Continue Reading