History of witches and disability.

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble. I love this time of year. Granted, can’t say I love the colder weather or the dark nights but I do love watching the season change. Leaves changing colour from deep reds to yellows and of course it’s Halloween season. Who doesn’t love a bitContinueContinue reading “History of witches and disability.”

General Election voting is it accessible for Disabled people!

With the general election looming, it’s not just got me thinking just how accessible will the polling stations be for voting. Especially when yet again a national event was staged without the use of accessible information including BSL and captions, though  Downing Street had previously pledged to have British Sign Language(BSL) interpreters on hand for big announcements from springContinueContinue reading “General Election voting is it accessible for Disabled people!”

Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre.

Exercising, easy right? As easy and simple as putting on your lycra outfit, sweat bands and saying ‘okay let’s do this’ with Olivia Newton-John ‘let’s get physical’ playing in the background. However, how realistic is that for many disabled people? Especially if you’re unable to do any physical exercise or be one with nature onContinueContinue reading “Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre.”

Broken

I can’t breathe, my chest is tight. Tears rolling down my face. Please just stop. I’m frozen in time. I can’t think straight. I can’t find my voice. My hands feel shackled. I want to scream, just scream let it out…Nothing is coming out why! No matter how much I try. My words have beenContinueContinue reading “Broken”

Hidden gems!

If you look closely enough you will find beautiful historical hidden gems right on your doorstep! Coming from a small country village near Market Bosworth (Battle of Bosworth) in Leicestershire – I spent my childhood fascinated by the history that surrounded me, as I’ve gotten older that hasn’t changed if anything I’ve needed to knowContinueContinue reading “Hidden gems!”

Impossible choices

The rising cost of living is a conversation that isn’t likely to cash out anytime soon. Not just in the disabled community. Many people/families will be faced “impossible choices in order to survive” Soaring energy prices, increasing fuel and food costs, it can feel like you’re being held hostage by energy companies and forced toContinueContinue reading “Impossible choices”

Looking After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)

What’s your first memory of getting a new wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)? The excitement and anticipation of delivery day? Having a car that is adapted for your needs? Having the latest make and model? The way your new car drives or that brand new car smell?. Like most things in life the novelty wears off.ContinueContinue reading “Looking After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)”

Everyone should be included no matter the age!

When you think of the word Inclusion what does it mean to you? Inclusion is defined as the state of being included or being made a part of something. When a book covers many different ideas and subjects, it is an example of the inclusion of many ideas. When multiple people are all invited toContinueContinue reading “Everyone should be included no matter the age!”