Today was an unforgettable experience as I rolled through the doors of 10 Downing Street! As a child, I often pondered whether a building with this global significance could be accessed by wheelchair users—and here I am. The building was very accessible, with portable ramps, accessible restrooms, normal lifts, and even a fantastic Sesame lift… Continue Reading
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Purple Collective Launch
Breaking News! I’m excited to announce the launch of a new disability cooperative, called the Purple Collective! The Purple Collective is a groundbreaking community platform designed to empower activists in the disability space. The mission? To connect passionate individuals with impactful campaigns, helping drive positive change through small, manageable actions that make a big difference…. Continue Reading
Purple Progress
Hello everyone! Since the wedding six weeks ago, life has been wonderfully busy with some exciting social activities. I had an amazing time at the Pink concert, enjoyed the elegance of Royal Ascot with Proximo, and so far I’m thrilled at the Euro 2024 Football Championships. It’s been lots of fun socially, and now I’m… Continue Reading
5 Incredible Ways Technology Can Empower Disabled People
In a recent interview with the head of accessibility at Google, Christopher Patnoe, I uncovered five remarkable ways technology is transforming the lives of disabled people. From enabling accessible navigation to enhancing gaming experiences, these innovations are making a significant difference. 1. Accessible Navigation with Google Maps Google Maps has become a powerful tool for… Continue Reading
Change Makers Assemble
I’ve been wanting to share a few thoughts on making change and those who drive it. The change makers. So with the disability power 100 event taking place this week, straight after Purple Tuesday, there couldn’t have been a more perfect time to publish. Firstly I want to congratulate the Purple Tuesday and Shaw Trust… Continue Reading
World Changers Academy Launch
My mission to create a fully inclusive world drives everything I do. One of the hurdles I’ve had to overcome is not getting stagnant in life. Both personally and professionally. Its jùst not possible to change the world when you stop your own growth. In recent years I have learned from the worlds best teachers,… Continue Reading
The Power of Collaboration
Despite having kept up my pledge to blog more, I realised it’s time for a more thoughtful, reflective and informational post. Did you enjoy the Spain posts and hot air balloon video by the way? Anyway, it hit me today that its already July! Unbelievable. Since getting back from Spain in April; there’s been great… Continue Reading
EEDR Trip Bloopers and Outtakes
Check out all the mistakes, mishappenings and misgivings on the roadtrip. I encourage you to laugh along 🙂