Where Have I Been? Hint: It Involves a Camera!
You might have noticed things have been a little quiet on the blog front recently. If you’re a regular reader, you might have even dropped me a message asking if …
Wheelchair Skills are Very Important
Preparation: Before a Wheelchair Skills training session, an assessment call is held with the client or someone who knows them well to fully understand their needs and abilities. The information …
How Has It Been 30 Years?
It only seems like yesterday. So, how has it been thirty years? I found this blog in my drafts. I’d written it June 2023 and forgotten all about it. The …
Wheeling Forward Together:
The Benefits of Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Wheeling forward together, the benefits of Peer-Led wheelchair training for new wheelchair users include mastering the ins and outs of navigating the world on …
Free Assessment Calls.
Freedom Wheelchair Skills gives clients free assessment calls in preparation for the training. The assessment calls are questions designed to help plan the training. Gathering this information has two advantages. …
Have you Ever Played Wheelchair Basketball?
Have you ever played Wheelchair Basketball? People are being offered an opportunity to take up the sport or support their local team. There are teams throughout the UK. The game is …
The Importance of Keeping Fit
The importance of keeping fit: It is essential for a wheelchair user to stay fit. There are several obvious benefits to this, including physical and mental health. Keeping fit can …
Wheelchairs For Hire
Wheelchairs for hire. This was laughable news to me. I can not decide whether this service is a good thing or not. Wheelshare, a company based in Israel, has installed …
Are You Going to the Gig?
Are you going to the gig? I attend it every two years. Now that it’s rolled around again, I can’t wait. What Gig am I Referring to? This is referring …
On Wheels in London
REMAP I used my wheels in London to get Lambeth. REMAP is a charity that helps disabled people become more independent by developing equipment to help with daily tasks such …
Using my Skills in Oxford
With excitement building for starting a new school, the last day of the summer holidays is upon us. Not to miss out on family fun, but it seemed sensible to …
What Wheelchair Sport, if Any?
What wheelchair sport, if any, would you play? People assume that just because I’m a wheelchair user, I want to be a Paralympian. Surprisingly, I didn’t want to be a …
Concert Tickets
What a faff! Are Oasis tickets worth the long wait and the cost? Why can’t I sit with my family? As a wheelchair user who enjoys live music and big-scale …
The Paralympics Have Started
The Paralympics have started. They are a series of international multi-sport events involving athletes with various disabilities. Similar to the Olympic Games, they showcase the athletic abilities of individuals with …
Using my Wheelchair on a Beach
Using my wheelchair on the beach on holiday. I’ve just returned from a holiday in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea, where I used my wheelchair on a beach. Confidently, I explored the …