I can relate to this post on my life, Kerry's way in many ways, especially during Covid, I have struggled to find PAs to hire. I really hope things improve soon for everyone. This is a subject that doesn’t seem to disappear within the disabled and elderly community – the struggle to hire carers or… Continue reading Disabled people struggling to hire carers & PA’s — My life Kerry’s way
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Redefining the word ‘independence‘ — My life kerry’s way
I have written about the importance of Independence in the past and you will hear me in almost all of my interviews talking about it as well. But I read something the other day that made me think, so let me talk about independence in a different way! As children we all strived to become […]Redefining… Continue reading Redefining the word ‘independence‘ — My life kerry’s way
Is it too hard to understand we just want independence! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Lately, I have felt the majority of my conversations with people have been around the word independence – why I fight so hard and why we deserve to have our Independence. Surely it can’t be that difficult to understand why? Maybe it’s just me and my stubbornness to make the world a more inclusive place […]Is… Continue reading Is it too hard to understand we just want independence! — My Life, Kerry’s Way
Changing Places – Warner Brothers Studio Tour London
Warner Brothers Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter already has great disability awareness and access around the entire tour and it has 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
National Disability Strategy: Will It Actually Do Anything? — Diary of a Disabled Person.
On 28th July 2021 the UK government published their National Disability Strategy, and were then promptly ruled to have breached the Equality Act by failing to provide British Sign Language interpretation for the coronavirus briefings. The irony is almost as staggering as the fact that someone has managed to fill 121 pages with absolutely nothing, […]National… Continue reading National Disability Strategy: Will It Actually Do Anything? — Diary of a Disabled Person.
‘Changing Places’ – Birmingham Bullring
The Changing Places facility in the Bullring was the first one that I discovered and I think that it is great to have one in the shopping centre as it is such a popular location and this way disabled visitors can use this facility and stay longer to make the most of their day with… Continue reading ‘Changing Places’ – Birmingham Bullring
What Can You Do On Valentine’s Day If Your Disabled And Single? — My Rockin Disabled Life
Happy Valentine Day! For many people, this is a day to celebrate your love with your spouse but for a lot of disabled people who don’t have that and never will, it can be a very sad day. 1,294 more wordsWhat Can You Do On Valentine’s Day If Your Disabled And Single? — My Rockin Disabled… Continue reading What Can You Do On Valentine’s Day If Your Disabled And Single? — My Rockin Disabled Life
Bearing Disability: Which e-book app is best for Dyslexia — Little Sea Bear
Reading is a relaxing and pleasant experience for most people, but if you have dyslexia, it can be a challenge. It is hard to read from one line to the next. 42 more wordsBearing Disability: Which e-book app is best for Dyslexia — Little Sea Bear
Changing Places – Royal Festival Hall London
This ‘Changing Places' facility was located on the ground floor and had the appropriate symbol to indicate the facility. On the outside of the building there was a larger sign which showed the facilities offered within for those who need to use these facilities. This made the toilet easy to locate and access. The toilet… Continue reading Changing Places – Royal Festival Hall London
New’s Years Resolutions That Are Worth Making — My Rockin Disabled Life
Happy New Year! In just a few days it will be a new year and people will be working on their new goals but sadly most them will fail because of unachievable, unrealistic goals they set for themselves. 36 more wordsNew’s Years Resolutions That Are Worth Making — My Rockin Disabled Life