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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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!”
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!”
Afternoon tea!
With Disability Pride Month coming to an end I have so many reasons to be proud. it’s been a busy month for me and ‘Sheila’ aka my A wheelchair accessible vehicle From Winning two awards at the MK inspiration awards. Inspirational woman and outstanding achievement. A black tie event so I got to get allContinueContinue reading “Afternoon tea!”
Let’s go thunders!
And, just like that the inner cheerleader was out – I was just missing the pom-poms! When the opportunity presented itself though Milton Keynesia Magazine to go watch the MK Thunders play the Jets from Slough, my pink winter coat was ready for a night at the ice rink. I haven’t been to an iceContinueContinue reading “Let’s go thunders!”
An Accessible Easter
Inclusion isn’t just about having access, it’s also about being able to participate! Easter bonnets at the ready! Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Easter Egg hunt, I know if I could get away with it, i would. But at 43 I think the kids would probably out wit me these days! Every yearContinueContinue reading “An Accessible Easter”
International women’s day
After taking a few weeks off writing – it felt only right to come back on International women’s day. International Women’s Day takes place on the 8th March annually to celebrate the achievements of women, to raise awareness against bias and to inspire and empower us all to take action for equality. The theme forContinueContinue reading “International women’s day”
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