This time last year I was celebrating going solo with my social business, a visit to New York and making big plans for 2012. It is fair to say this year went far better than I could have ever dreamt! In this post I’ve summarised each months highlights, before sharing some general thoughts and my… Continue Reading
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Ability – don’t dis it, but own it
If you are disabled, have a relationship to someone who is, work in this world or maybe just read my blog; you get the base issues faced. When writing on the subject of disability, you can’t be everything to everyone. Despite having an impairment, people are still people. A medical condition will vary making life’s… Continue Reading
The Incident of the Broken Wheelchair and Brighton Breasts
I think November has been the craziest and busiest month on record. Having poured all of my energy and emotion into the roadtrip; I knew it was time to get back to the grind. I’ve made peace with myself, since being self employed, that a regular cash flow and chill outs are a thing of… Continue Reading
Choice Support: People’s Lottery Launch
Thanks to an intro via a friend; I have been working with Choice Support on their Social Media strategy and launching their latest initiative. Here is the talk I gave at the People’s Lottery launch. Please see the news story on their site http://www.choicesupport.org.uk/index.php/news/146-peoples-lottery and the actual page to buy tickets http://www.peopleslottery.uk.com/
A Simply Social Strategy
Three and a bit years ago I was lucky enough, or maybe destined, to meet AJ and Melissa Leon of Misfit-Inc. They spoke about social media at the Institute of Fundraising convention. I was working my way up in fundraising at Scope and finding my way generally post uni. Their strategy was simple and yet… Continue Reading
Launching dConference 2012
As you well know, I’ve been working hard on the Epic European Disability Roadtrip, which saw me travel through Europe for three weeks, experiencing how disability is viewed by other cultures and talking to disability groups, all to raise awareness of disability issues faced in other countries. However, this isn’t my only project I’ve been… 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