Having a disability feels like an eternal venture of educating people. Many people who haven’t come into contact with disability, have rather strange preconceptions of what my life is like. Then there are the people who know me very well, but can never know some of the struggles I have to face. We can… Continue Reading
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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
Towards a Positive Future Conference – On-stage Interview
On the 16th June 2012, I was interviewed in Newbury by Janet O Keefe about my Special Educational Needs experience as a child. It was part of a bigger conference called Towards a positive future, for parents and professionals http://www.wordswell.co.uk/tapf-conference-2012/index.php
Launch of new online disability magazine – Disability Horizons
Having blogged for 18 months, completed 200 posts and learnt so many things along the way, this post presents a landmark launch! As my writing has found its style and my views have broadened, I have been keen to offer a platform for other disabled people to speak out about their lives, experiences and opinions… Continue Reading