Staying Cool in the Heat – with a Disability
Staying cool in the heat with my spinal cord injury can be tough. It’s easier if it’s cold to keep warm and cosy. Before My Injury As a teenager, I …
How Would You Move Forward?
Do you sometimes feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about taking the next steps? Not surprisingly, you’re not alone. There is a challenge to be taking on, but moving forward is …
In These Trying Times, How to Survive.
The Fundamentals of Survival In these trying times. Survival is a complex interplay of physical, mental, and emotional resilience. While the specifics can vary drastically based on the environment, some …
Wheelchair Pushing Diaries
Challenges on the Route I like to go for a push to keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors. At the same time, I record some of my pushes for …
Life’s Been Busy
It’s been a while since I wrote a post. Things have been busy. Arranging wheelchair skills training and ensuring the clients get the most out of the skills. Resourcing local …
Wheelchair Skills Training on the Road
I can take wheelchair skills training on the road to you. As the need for wheelchair skills training and peer support becomes more apparent, some people cannot travel too far …
I don’t make Instructional Videos.
I don’t make instructional videos. I believe face-to-face training is best for being able to meet the individual needs of each client. Teaching bespoke skills tailored to the client’s individual …
The Journey to Success
The journey to success, the power of signposting. Supplying people with the vital skills to enrich their lives and to hear success stories is great. But to hear, read or …
Moving with MOVEability
During the lockdown, I was anxious about going out; I’m not afraid to admit it. I have a compromised immune system. What if someone randomly sneezed over me? It’s unlikely …
Change My Font Size?
Should I change my font size? Maybe I should? After sitting in a REMAP trustee Zoom meeting yesterday, I thought I might change my font size to make my blogs …
Disability – can affect anyone.
Disability can affect anyone. This is true; it’s a sad realisation. The Realisation, the question Disability – can affect anyone. I woke up and gained my membership to join the …
Travelling with a disability
Travelling with a disability, do I deserve free upgrades? An Interesting Debate. So I cannot walk and use a wheelchair for my mobility, and I’m handy getting around to it. …
Disability Awareness & Solihull Council
Disability awareness is common practice when having a disability – noticing where things are wrong in society or where life cannot meet my needs. Even worse is when people arrange an …
Spread the Word
To spread the word about independent wheelchair skills training. I’m hitting the road again and heading north, ending up at Melton Mowbray. Melton Mowbray Melton Mowbray is a town in …
Can you Back Wheel Balance?
Yes, I can, I can Back Wheel Balance! Who asks the question? Can I back wheel balance? Yes, I can! The great Back Wheel Balance is often known as a …