When my sister got married, I set off excitedly in search for something to wear. I have never been a fan of shopping; negotiating stores in my wheelchair is not an enjoyable experience but on this particular occasion, my feelings…
Winter is coming, or has actually started, If you are like me, struggle in the rain or snow or windy days due to respiratory and mobility issues then undoubtedly there will be days or even weeks where you won’t be…
I rarely come across disabled people who are open and honest about their feelings, and I have to say I am guilty of being one of these people. I generally find it hard to talk about my fears and insecurities…
For years films and television programs have failed to represent people with disabilities. From blockbuster sci-fi films to hard-hitting dramas, disabled characters rarely get a look in. But what about animation films and characters for kids? My love for animated…
Every year it is the same cliche people all over the world celebrating the The International Day of Disabled Persons, and for one day everyone is holding events, people talking about disability rights and oh yeah nearly forget IDPD will…
It is 2018, and though we still have myths to bust and stigmas to break, attitudes towards disabled people are slowly improving. Yet there are some who still believe that disability is a form of personal punishment for the disabled…
We often read about the experiences of wheelchair users, visually impaired, autistic or people with down’s syndrome but rarely do we come across articles or blogs about people with hearing impairment. The reason behind this trend is not clear but…
So a disabled stand up comedian named Lost Voice Guy won this year’s Britain’s Got Talent which is a fantastic achievement by all accounts considering all the logistic obstacles that LVG would have had to endure and pass to get to this…
On a daily basis I encounter this baffling irony where people see the wheelchair before they see me, the person, yet fail to ‘see’ the ‘needs’ of the wheelchair to access places and venues, hence I felt the urge to…
She was scared the most when she first knew about it. She felt lost, in fear of making any mistake or failing to do her job perfectly towards you. Perfection will be her aim which will also be her new…