As if by magic, following my post yesterday, my ceiling hoist that lifts me broke down this morning! Luckily I had a second travel hoist in the shed. Meaning I could get out of bed. But it’s not a permanent fix in the house. In trying to get it fixed, I’ve experienced the following: –… Continue Reading
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Poland: Access, Stares and Wonderful People
Hey there. It’s your friendly neighbourhood disabled entrepreneur, Martyn Sibley, here to share my latest escapades with you. Buckle up, because we’re traveling in Poland at the moment! Now, I have to admit, this trip has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but it’s reminded me why I have such a passion for travel, languages,… Continue Reading
Show business to big business
I’ve had a big shift in my career the past year or so. In fact it’s 10 years almost to the day that I handed my notice in from my safer employed job. So it’s fair to say on this long bank holiday weekend I’ve been a little reflective and a little nostalgic. Here’s a… Continue Reading
Voice is the Future
The way I describe being disabled is all about societal barriers. Whether from the environment, people’s attitudes, or organisational policies; these daily touchpoints make or break my ability to live have a happy and fulfilled life. The most pivotal barrier comes from peoples attitudes. When everybody understands inclusion, the built environment and organisational policies are… Continue Reading
Published Author, Keynote Speaker and Accessible Travel Expert
I cannot believe it’s almost March. This year is flying by. I’ve been feeling guilty for not writing to you more. However I’ve been hibernating, planning and organising the coming months. Whilst this isn’t conducive to articles, it is going to provide loads of content for you very soon 🙂 Apart from my husky dog… Continue Reading
Esuper Espana
Following on from a very open and honest blog post last week, I want to bring things back to a more positive here and now vibe. I’ve been less descriptive of my time in Spain, partly with my low energy, but also as things took a while to take shape. Here is a better catch… Continue Reading
Sponsored Post: More Than Able to Travel
Thankfully we live in a world where there is more consideration for disabled people than in the past. This means that people with disabilities can feel more confident about travelling, knowing that their needs will be considered. The travel company Thomson offers a diversity of places to visit that can be enjoyed by people with… Continue Reading
Disability and new horizons in Spain
Back in March and April this year I was in Spain for the European Voluntary Service. This article outlines my amazing time there! During my stay I had some problems to find accessible bars and cafes with my fellow volunteers. Instead of finger pointing, we celebrated those that were accessible and accommodating. Here’s the video… Continue Reading