This wasn’t the post I had planned next, but sometimes things happen and it makes sense to go with it. So what have I got for you today? Well, I’ve recently experienced my worst journey on public transport to date. … Read the rest
You may have seen my shock and disgust on Twitter recently, because my council seem to think that I can make £6,000 magically appear in a week to have our ensuite converted into a level access shower (and £9,000 for … Read the rest
At the beginning of the month, Dan and I went to the first of our three parent education classes. When we booked, we had various options to choose from in terms of dates, number of sessions and length of sessions. … Read the rest
When you have a chronic illness and/or disability, so many aspects of life requite adapting to make them as safe, easy and enjoyable as possible. As everyone’s needs are different, so are the adaptations we need to make. But, I … Read the rest
If you’ve been a reader of my blog for a while, you might be aware of the difficulties I went through in getting the right wheelchair for me. If you haven’t already, you can read more about this in my … Read the rest
Quite a while ago now, I read a really well thought out and well written post by the lovely Jo at jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk. I’d always known that accessibility is different for everyone, but I’d not really thought about it in … Read the rest
As with most things, when choosing a car with a disability, there are additional requirements to take into consideration. These considerations will differ, depending on your specific disability. This issue isn’t just one that disabled drivers face. As a disabled … Read the rest
Lets be honest, most things are harder when you have a disability. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t go out and do the things we enjoy. With a little forward planning we can reduce potential difficulties and have the great … Read the rest
As I was growing up, day trips to historical buildings was a regular occurrence. My Mum loves English history and felt it important that my sister and I learn about the places and people who were key in our countries … Read the rest
Imagine trying to leave your house, only to find that someone’s left a heavy metal bar across your door. The bar is too heavy for you to move yourself. You’re stuck. You’re sure that this wasn’t done intentionally, so you … Read the rest
