Technology is pretty much at our fingertips no matter where we turn these day, from Smart speakers, new smartphones coming out each year, cars with built-in wifi, and music and television can be accessed from almost anywhere. To some the idea of being unplugged and off grid can seem like something that exists only in […]Technology… Continue reading Technology and Disabled People — My life Kerry’s Way
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Bearing Disability: Battling Anxiety with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy — Little Sea Bear
My mental health isn’t one that I talk about much on here. I’ve had anxiety since I can remember, although the doctors were reluctant to give it a name until I was twenty. 39 more wordsBearing Disability: Battling Anxiety with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy — Little Sea Bear
Genre Fiction: A Crime Novel – Imogen’s Dark Secret
I experimented the different genres for my genre fiction module submission. These were horror, crime, Sci-fi and fantasy. Before deciding which one to use, I wanted to really push myself out of my comfort zone and try something new. I had a think about the creative projects that were on the back burner for me… Continue reading Genre Fiction: A Crime Novel – Imogen’s Dark Secret
Writing Genre Fiction: A Crime Novel
Today I submitted my first piece of creative fiction for my MA. After a rocky start with the prospect of a delay in studying, I was pleasantly surprised. All of my course mates are very nice and this made classes a lot easier and more fun. Sometimes I talk with fellow writers casually. Though it's only… Continue reading Writing Genre Fiction: A Crime Novel
‘Changing Places’ Tesco Superstore, New Milton
The location of this Changing Places was very good within the shop as it was away from other toilet facilities, hopefully meaning it is less likely to be used by the wrong people. Additionally, as you go into the Tesco there is a sign with the correct symbol to indicate to this toilet facility is… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ Tesco Superstore, New Milton
Is Ignorance really bliss! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
The saying ‘Ignorance is bliss‘ but Is it when that ignorance is potentially harming others? Most people that know or follow me know that I’m extremely active when it comes to fighting for an inclusive world, not just for myself but other disabled people whether it’s visible or non-visible, so as you can imagine the […]Is… Continue reading Is Ignorance really bliss! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Why are people afraid? — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Disability/impairment – what is it that scares people? It is a question I would love to get my wheels stuck into with a room full of people and ask why? Who, just because we are disabled are being seen as different – less than, less able. If anything that’s being proven more though our voices […]Why… Continue reading Why are people afraid? — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Re-Launching #SophieCreates
As part of studying MA Professional Creative Writing at Coventry University, I have to create a website and blog, similar to an online portfolio. This includes extracts of my writing, details of my journey as a professional writer and my personal development going into the industry. A few years ago I decided to create such… Continue reading Re-Launching #SophieCreates
10 accessibility features on MacBook Air — Rock For Disability
Assistive technology is a vital tool for disabled people. Emma recently bought herself a new laptop and goes through 10 accessibility features on MacBook Air. 14 more words10 accessibility features on MacBook Air — Rock For Disability
What access means to me – Access Rating — Rock For Disability
Social enterprise Access Rating has launched a new campaign called “What access means to me”, where people of the disability community share their thoughts on what access is to them... 20 more wordsWhat access means to me – Access Rating — Rock For Disability
