My Life – The Life of Sophie

Grief is GRIEF!

Fri 27th Sep 2019Fri 5th Jul 2019 Sophie Abel

Today marks the one year anniversary of my mum’s death and I can remember it like it was yesterday; it feels permanently etched into my brain and I will never forget it. The year has passed but my pain hasn’t lessened one bit. My mum was ill for the second time for over a year… Continue reading Grief is GRIEF!

Student Elections At University

Wed 11th Sep 2019Sun 4th Aug 2019 Sophie Abel

Standing up for what’s right and for what I believe in has always been the top of my priorities as I have grown up, I believe in equal chances and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of ability. I have had Cerebral Palsy since birth, affecting all four of my limbs and causes me to use… Continue reading Student Elections At University

My Life, Student Life

Love & Loss: A Collection of Short Stories

Wed 28th Aug 2019Fri 5th Jul 2019 Sophie Abel

Sitting here, holding my first published book feels surreal; I have dreamed of being a writer since I was young, writing stories on whichever idea came to my head, building it into something bigger. But never did imagine that I would be given the opportunity to get a number of my stories published. At De… Continue reading Love & Loss: A Collection of Short Stories

Changing Places Reviews

Changing Places – Cadbury World

Wed 14th Aug 2019Fri 5th Jul 2019 Sophie Abel

The location of the 'Changing Places' facility within the Cadbury world tour is in a corridor off to the entrance and the main check-in desk. I think the location of the facility is very good as means that people can use the facility before and after the tour, visitors with disabilities are also told that they… Continue reading Changing Places – Cadbury World

Disability, My Life

The battle of securing my new wheelchair seating — Rock For Disability

Wed 31st Jul 2019Fri 5th Jul 2019 Sophie Abel

A year ago I was assessed for a new wheelchair. The assessment was done by Milbrook wheelchair services who are based in Chandlers Ford and cover Hampshire and surrounding areas . It was concluded that my base, motor and electrics were fine to be used but I would need new seating. So the ocupational therapist…… via… Continue reading The battle of securing my new wheelchair seating — Rock For Disability

Disability, My Life, Student Life

Tills Vs Wheelchair – Little Sea Bear

Wed 17th Jul 2019Fri 5th Jul 2019 Sophie Abel

Hi guys, It's Shannon from Little Sea Bear. My friend, Sophie, asked me to write this awhile ago and I nearly forgot but thankfully, as I sat here, trying to think what to write, spoke to dad about it and asked online, Sophie's request shot back to mind. Sophie and I decided it should be… Continue reading Tills Vs Wheelchair – Little Sea Bear

Changing Places Reviews

Changing Places – Warner Brothers Studio Tour London

Wed 19th Jun 2019Sat 20th Apr 2019 Sophie Abel

Warner Brothers Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter already has great disability awareness and access around the entire tour and it is made further steps including securing a 'Changing Places' facility to ensure that anyone with any type of disability can use the toilet when they are in need of it. The… Continue reading Changing Places – Warner Brothers Studio Tour London

Disability, My Life

How my disability created friendships — Rock For Disability

Wed 22nd May 2019 Sophie Abel

A few weeks ago I shared a post with the pros and cons of living with my disability. The first and most important positive thing I mentioned was the friendships I’ve made over the years: “Getting to make lifelong friends through school, theatre groups and (The occasional brilliant) carers.“ There are in fact five particular…… via… Continue reading How my disability created friendships — Rock For Disability

Disability, My Life

Bearing Disability: Lift (elevator) Dependency — Little Sea Bear

Wed 24th Apr 2019Mon 4th Feb 2019 Sophie Abel

Hi guys. So recently, Sophie and I went to the cinema. We watched How to Train Your Dragon 3; good film. More on the disability side of that soon. 15 more words via Bearing Disability: Lift (elevator) Dependency — Little Sea Bear

My Life, Student Life

Is a masters degree worth pursuing? — Rock For Disability

Wed 17th Apr 2019Sat 2nd Feb 2019 Sophie Abel

I can’t believe it has been 8 years since I received my GCSE results, 5 years since I received my A-Level results and 2 years since I graduated from university with a BA in Journalism. But after all that hard work of revision, coursework deadlines and research assignments, I’m still unemployed. Why? I don’t know! […]… Continue reading Is a masters degree worth pursuing? — Rock For Disability