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
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‘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
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
Can PA’s be friends? — My Life, Kerry’s Way
A friend in need is a friend indeed When you think of the term ‘Personal Assistant’. What are your first thoughts? – ‘She’s a bit fancy, ok for some to be rolling around with PA wish I could afford one, I would save so much time! I was Watching the film ‘The Devil wears Prada’ […]Can… Continue reading Can PA’s be friends? — My Life, Kerry’s Way
‘Changing Places’ – Birmingham New Street Station
Despite using New Street Station in Birmingham, a number of times, I have not realised there is a 'Changing Places' facility in the confines of the actual station. If you enter via the entrance alongside Tk Maxx by Leon, the ‘Changing Places’ facility is to your left with the other toilets. I had not noticed… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ – Birmingham New Street Station
I’m Kerry get me out of here! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
In the words of Ant and Dec ‘Get me outta here’ It’s been 290 days since I left my home – you could mistake the beginning of this sentence for a meeting declaring my addiction to my home and to be completely honest you wouldn’t be far off the truth, my home has become my […]I’m… Continue reading I’m Kerry get me out of here! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Bearing Disability: Are Shops Accessible to All ? — Little Sea Bear
Shopping is an everyday activity that can become more difficult if you have a disability. We shop for a range of things from food to clothes, school uniforms to stationary, books to dvds. 808 more wordsBearing Disability: Are Shops Accessible to All ? — Little Sea Bear
