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
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PAY US LESS? GET OUT OF TOWN
Richard is one my best mates. We attended Coventry university together. Had many hilarious and intellectual conversations throughout. Rich is a political genius and I wanted him to write this piece around the recent media coverage of disabled people. I hope you find it interesting, helpful and wanting to question the status quo. Thanks for… Continue Reading
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
My new job – Onwards and upwards :-)
So as my Tweets and Facebook updates mentioned I have had a little mystery going on the past week. I actually applied for a new job last November but there was a recruitment freeze before interviews. Think things happen for a reason because I was so unwell after this period who knows what may have… Continue Reading
Is daytime tv an employment strategy?
Having had some time off a month ago and this week with my chest problems I have been tortured by daytime tv. With Loose women and cash in the atlantic I just cant get well quick enough! I wonder if the government deliberately put these programs on to keep unemployment down. Any thoughts out there… Continue Reading