Being disabled doesn’t seem like it would be a laughing matter, and you would be right but in the same sentence I do think it has its place within certain aspects. Believe it or not it does have a degree of success as well, having that ability to laugh at myself not taking certain thingsContinueContinue reading “Being disabled and humour!”
Category Archives: disability
Ending the stigma
There’s no question that the stigma towards disabled people is very prevalent within society. Whether it’s someone seeing you as inspirational porn or giving you unwarranted pity – and honestly, when is pity ever warranted. We have all had that one moment when you can feel that burning stare from someone you don’t know orContinueContinue reading “Ending the stigma”
Everyday should be a Purple day!
I was honoured to be asked to continue as an ambassador for purple Tuesday 2020 alongside some incredible other disabled advocates. Let’s face it this year the whole ‘Shopping experience’ has been very different for everyone – because of shielding I have experienced the online shopping world more than ever throughout the last few months.ContinueContinue reading “Everyday should be a Purple day!”
Disabled people aren’t so different from you!
Statistics state that two-thirds of the British public feel awkward talking to a disabled person, why is this? Because disabled people aren’t that different from what you might have thought. Understanding, willingness and an open mind to learn to understand the disabled world. We are just as human as you are! This one is simpleContinueContinue reading “Disabled people aren’t so different from you!”
Disabled and older people deserve better than ‘making do’
Let’s get right down to the wheels this year has proven to be challenging for most people, but for too many disabled people the challenges have and still been significantly worse because of access issues within their home.” Disabled people for far too long now have been expected to ‘make do’ and ‘just put upContinueContinue reading “Disabled and older people deserve better than ‘making do’”
Referring to people with disabilities as inspirational
The word ‘Inspirational‘ it’s a funny old word but what does it mean, if you google the Word inspirational it comes up with ‘providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration’. Fact – if you have a disability you would’ve been called ‘an inspiration’ at least once in your lifetime! I get called ‘an inspiration’ atContinueContinue reading “Referring to people with disabilities as inspirational”
Is it too hard to understand we just want independence!
Lately, I have felt the majority of my conversations with people have been around the word independence – why I fight so hard and why we deserve to have our Independence. Surely it can’t be that difficult to understand why? Maybe it’s just me and my stubbornness to make the world a more inclusive placeContinueContinue reading “Is it too hard to understand we just want independence!”
Is Ignorance really bliss!
The saying ‘Ignorance is bliss‘ but Is it when that ignorance is potentially harming others? Most people that know or follow me know that I’m extremely active when it comes to fighting for an inclusive world, not just for myself but other disabled people whether it’s visible or non-visible, so as you can imagine theContinueContinue reading “Is Ignorance really bliss!”
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