Hey, everyone. I’m excited to update on the incredible journey I’ve been on lately. As a disabled entrepreneur and changemaker, I believe resilience and determination are huge ingredients for changing the world. I want to highlight the positive strides I’ve made in my personal and professional life, the ongoing success of Purple Goat agency, and… Continue Reading
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Government Disability Strategy – Who’s leading the conversation?
Today the government released their long anticipated disability strategy. Promised since 2019, it was said to be big and bold for the disability community. Having looked at it this morning, here’s my take on it. Firstly the obligatory nod to the positives. The mention of improvement to housing, transport, education and employment is much needed…. Continue Reading
Corona Covid19 and Disability
I hope this update finds you well. The world has certainly been through a lot in the past few weeks. I’ve been self isolating from the Corona virus for around 3 weeks now. I’ve no idea, like everybody else, when this will end. So after getting my head around how to reduce the chances of… 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
Accessible Istria
For the past 3 years Kasia and I have attended Mindvalley University. A personal development conference held in different beautiful tourism hot spots each summer for 1 month. After Barcelona and Tallinn, 2019 was to be in Pula, Croatia. Having never been to Croatia we were excited but also aware of the challenges a new… Continue Reading
Sir Bert Massie – A life without limits
Over the years I’ve totally geeked out on both disability rights and civil rights. There’s nothing better than a leader building a movement, defying the odds, and beating Goliath. A big reason for me wanting to learn about this subject, is to inform my disability activism today. “We have to understand the past to shape… Continue Reading
Accessible Catalan – Part 3: Activities by sea
On Wednesday 19th June 2013; I began one of the craziest adventures of my life. The Catalan Tourist Board had invited a group of UK disability specialist travel agents to view their accessibility facilities. Enable Holidays kindly suggested I accompanied them to test the facilities and share the experience through my Disability Horizons work. In… Continue Reading
Video: Accessible Catalunya Balloon Ride
Here’s a video blog from my successful trip to Spain, where I tested the Catalan Tourist facilities. From hotels, to city walks, to snorkelling and hot air balloon rides: I was loving it!