Welcome to my 200th post and its a big one! Did you all manage to read my guest blog post a couple of days ago? HossyLass was able to articulate a perspective of disability I am unable to. Not because of a moral or principal disagreement, but because our impairments (the correct word to use… Continue Reading
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A different experience of disability
As mentioned, there is only so much I can inform and inspire around my daily routine. If anyone has questions on how I manage working, getting around London socially and travelling do get in touch. My past week has been working hard, seeing 6 friends from university in Camden Friday night, my mum and dad… Continue Reading
Personally, Politically and Possibility
You know it gets tougher to write new, innovative, non-repetitive and funky blogs. I guess when you have a routine of work, and (unfortunately) cannot travel every week, this is unavoidable. On the flip side, with random events, news articles and the variety we have in the world; the task is not impossible either. So… Continue Reading
My first reggae concert
I would have usually written something sooner, but my first big night out since winter has given me a 3 day hangover – and counting! I have felt bloody awful since Saturday night. I am trying to work out if its not summery enough yet, if I have a little bug or, more likely, I… Continue Reading
Pigeon Holes, Boxes, the Battle of 2 wills by an ‘Indoor Boy’
How did we get to Monday again, the weeks seem to be flying?! Thanks for all the cool comments, tweets and emails about the ‘growing up with a disability’ blog. Since posting that, I met with an amazing guy called Max Burt last Tuesday to discuss his up and coming projects. Checkout his blog –… Continue Reading
Guest blog by Srin – Disability Driving
This week let a new challenge begin. I will start what will undoubtedly be a long process in learning how to drive a car! This very first step will involve attending an assessment centre in Harlow, Essex to determine the car adaptions I require in order to drive. Seeing Martyn’s car and by virtue of… Continue Reading
Growing up with a disability
Other than writing this blog for your lovely selves I am leaving my additional projects alone this weekend. Since xmas I planned to think how an online seminar would work, market it to an audience, present the sessions myself and evaluate the feedback. It took a lot of effort but I achieved this and am… Continue Reading
Wheelchair users Mecca in Paradise – when Martyn stumbled across mar Y sol
Yes, you guessed it, he has been away again! The back story/self justification is 😉 while the sale of my old car funded an amazing trip to the US, I didn’t get much sun and warmth. As you all are fully aware, UK winters hit my energy and health hard. So having completed a few… Continue Reading