Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the blogger’s own. Several times over the past few weeks, i can safely say I’ve had a real toilet slap in the face reminder, why it’s so vital to have access to a crazy thing like a ‘toilet’. As a campaigner you feel like […]A… Continue reading A real sh*ty reminder — My life kerry’s way
Category: Disability
Importance of Changing Places Facilities
As a disabled person in today's society, I want to live the life that anyone else my age does, regardless of my disability. Before now I have had to structure my day according to where I was, who I was with and how long I could hold on to the toilet before having to go.… Continue reading Importance of Changing Places Facilities
Changing Places – West Quay Shopping Centre
This Changing Places facility is located at one of the lower floors of the shopping centre near one of the parking levels. The lift to get down to the level has the symbol within it to indicate the level you will find the facility. The facility is amongst other toilet facilities though slightly set apart… Continue reading Changing Places – West Quay Shopping Centre
Taxi Trauma Coventry
I've been at Coventry University for about 6 to 7 months now and despite COVID-19 I have had a really fun time! One thing I haven't mentioned about the taxis in Coventry. To be expected most taxi drivers are apprehensive to take me or are rude and pass me down the taxi rank line. Some… Continue reading Taxi Trauma Coventry
Bearing Disability: Birmingham PHAB Camps Charity — Little Sea Bear
Birmingham PHAB Camps is a charity that means a lot to me and I’ll never forget it. When I was sixteen, I was going through a difficult time and my school suggested that I took a week holiday over the summer with this charity. 27 more wordsBearing Disability: Birmingham PHAB Camps Charity — Little Sea Bear
What advice do you wish someone would’ve given you as a disabled person? — My life kerry’s way
It’s a question i have sat (pun intended) pondering about many times, what advice could i give myself or wish someone would have given me when navigating or transitioning from the non-disabled into the disabled world and in all honestly even now. There is no wrong or right answer as the advice can be given, […]What… Continue reading What advice do you wish someone would’ve given you as a disabled person? — My life kerry’s way
Life lessons I’ve learnt being disabled — My life kerry’s way
Spoiler alert: Being disabled means living in a society that wasn’t designed with mine or other disabled people’s needs in mind. That first sentence may sound rather harsh but in reality very true, there is no other way to describe it from a disabled person’s point of view – It can create difficult situations, and […]Life… Continue reading Life lessons I’ve learnt being disabled — My life kerry’s way
‘Changing Places’ – Coventry University: Alison Gingell Building
There was no indication that there was a 'Changing Places' facility located in Coventry University itself. The ones listed were located in the city. After visiting Coventry University, I found a 'Changing Places' was in fact located in the Alison Gingell Building, the Health and Sciences building. It wasn't exactly classed as a 'Changing Places'… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ – Coventry University: Alison Gingell Building
Bearing Disability: Gaming for the Blind by Jonathan Morgan — Little Sea Bear
Hi everyone. One of the constant suggestions I have received from people is to write about gaming. As a child, I would often play Spyro, Mario, Nintendogs, Pokemon, Tarzan and more, but I am no longer a gamer and only play The Sims now. So today, Jonathan Morgan has agreed to write a guest post […]Bearing… Continue reading Bearing Disability: Gaming for the Blind by Jonathan Morgan — Little Sea Bear
Technology and Disabled People — My life Kerry’s Way
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
