
How I Adapt My Non-Adaptive Kitchen
Today, I thought I’d use that same approach and share how I’ve adapted my kitchen too.
How I Adapt My Non-Adaptive Kitchen Read MoreThe Mobility Experts
Today, I thought I’d use that same approach and share how I’ve adapted my kitchen too.
How I Adapt My Non-Adaptive Kitchen Read MoreThis year, I’ve been having an ongoing struggle with seeking restful rest. I find it difficult to switch off even at the best of times, and I’ve tried my hand at many of these popularised methods of winding down… with varying levels of success.
Rest And Relaxation Looks Different For Everybody Read MoreIt’s no secret that the word ‘influencer’ has become quite a loaded one over the last few years. We’re at a point in time where in most people, that word conjures up quite a set image: conventionally beautiful people living aspirational lives, with hundreds of thousands of people following said lives online.
Disabled Influencers Aren’t Only A Marketing Device Read MoreIt’s safe to say that purchasing my power-chair changed my life for the better. However, something I’ve been asked many times over the last few years is why I opted for a power-chair, rather than a mobility scooter… and whether I had any advice for those trying to make that choice themselves.
Mobility Scooter or Power-Chair – Which Is Right For You? Read MoreToday I want to focus on my bathroom, and share some of the aids and life hacks I’ve used to adapt my non-adaptive bathroom for my individual needs.
How I Adapt My Non-Adaptive Bathroom Read MoreEver since I acquired my chronic illness, accessible and inclusive employment has been a topic close to my heart. Like many people with long-term illnesses, I’m one of the ‘in-betweeners’. …
Employment and Long-Term Illness: A Change Is Overdue Read MoreEvery May, we honour ME Awareness Month. Every May, people living with ME/CFS come together to share their lived experiences and use their limited energy to advocate for change. Every May, we try our best to show those outside of the community why they should care about ME/CFS awareness too.
The Long Covid Enigma – Lessons Learned From ME/CFS Read MoreOver the last year, I’ve barely visited any public places. Any trips out of the house have been short enough for me to stand and walk without requiring wheels, and as a result, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve used George (my transit wheelchair) and Janice (my power-chair) in the last twelve months.
Has Lockdown Changed Your Relationship With Your Mobility Aids? Read MoreI have an energy-limiting chronic illness, and because of necessary pacing and activity management to keep on top of my symptoms, I’m primarily based at home. I work from home, socialise from home, and do my best to live a full and happy life from home…
The End Of Lockdown, But Not The End Of Loneliness Read MoreMy entire life had to be adapted to fit around my chronic migraines – not ideal for somebody who had just started studying for their postgraduate degree.
Dealing With Chronic Migraines – My Experiences Read MoreIf you’re feeling inspired to make a change but you too want to avoid sacrificing anything else as we head into 2021, allow me to share a few ideas for more compassionate resolutions you could consider instead…
Resolving The Resolution Dilemma – Compassion Over Achievements? Read MoreSomething I often speak about in reference to my chronic illness journey is the fact I’m an ‘in-betweener’. I’m frequently caught between being ‘well enough’ to look after myself, but …
The Benefits and Compromises of Independent Living Read MoreTimes are strange for many chronically ill people at the moment. Even though lockdown restrictions have eased, many of the chronic illness community have found themselves facing a somewhat unexpected …
Managing Post-Lockdown Activity Levels Read MoreThe last three months have been a rather bizarre time for people in the UK. Day-to-day life radically changed almost overnight, and it isn’t surprising that the gradual easing of …
Transitioning To ‘The New Normal’ As A Disabled Person Read MoreA month into the UK’s lockdown, the general public are just about settling into routines and adapting to their new circumstances. It’s been uplifting to see many non-disabled people going …
The Invisible Challenges of Covid-19 affecting the Disabled Community Read MoreAs somebody with ME/CFS who has been sitting back and calmly watching the country scramble to adapt, it occurred to me that there are still key differences in our perceptions of what it means to be isolated.
The True Isolation of ME/CFS Read MoreWith the coronavirus pandemic confining more and more of the general population within their homes too, we’re faced with a rather unique social challenge: figuring out how to cope when your support network is also affected.
Self-Isolating As A Disabled Young Person Read MoreWith March being National Bed Month, I thought I’d use today’s piece to discuss my experiences with a natural human function that continues to evade me… sleep. Y’know what’s really …
Coming To Terms With Sleep Disturbance Read MoreMobility aids-users under the age of 30 were invited to share their own opinions on the topic, and let’s just say the responses provided plenty of food for thought… I …
Mobility Aids and Marketing: Inclusive For All? Read MoreWell here we are; it’s that time again. The time where social media posts become rife with meaningful life quotes scrawled out in italics and everybody under the sun declaring …
Setting Mindful Intentions as a Disabled Person Read More