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!”
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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.”
My Wheelchair & Me!
The Aims of International Wheelchair DayTo enable wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has in their lives. To celebrate the great work of the many millions of people who provide wheelchairs, who provide support and care for wheelchair users and who make the World a better and more accessible place for peopleContinueContinue reading “My Wheelchair & Me!”
How can car dealerships support people with disabilities?
In today’s technologically-advanced world, more solutions are becoming available to enable people with disabilities to not just get behind the wheel and drive a car safely but also those whom like myself still need a WAV but don’t drive themselves. And whilst more information around how to drive with a disability is becoming available online,ContinueContinue reading “How can car dealerships support people with disabilities?”
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”
Football for all
A little reminder.‘Sorry not sorry’ to rub it in boys but the Lionesses did bring it home. With the Nation gripped. Screaming, sitting at the edge of their seats watching every second passes. Young girls were watching in ore thinking I can do this. Now, unfortunately I haven’t got a clue and would be lyingContinueContinue reading “Football for all”
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!”
Kerry Thompson - My Life, Kerry's Way. 