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Uncategorised 10th November 202310th November 2023

Accessible taxi in Birmingham? Not a chance

I have had to postpone work as I can’t book an accessible taxi in the UK’s second largest city.

Uncategorised 7th November 2023 | 1 Comment on Accessible Taxi Wanted – with a good attitude

Accessible Taxi Wanted – with a good attitude

I’m looking for an accessible taxi with a good attitude and that’s essential

Uncategorised 23rd October 202310th February 2025

Headteacher Conference: Raising aspirations for SEND Pupils

Speaking at the Headteacher Conference, I wanted to raise the importance of raising aspirations for SEND pupils.

Uncategorised 25th September 20236th March 2025

Councillor responds to Pavement Parking Proposal

Sandwell Council are encouraging local MPs to support a nationwide pavement parking ban.

Cerebral Palsy 14th September 202314th September 2023

World Cerebral Palsy Day – Free Workshop

World Cerebral Palsy Day is on Friday 6th October and I’m offering a free online CP Workshop.

Uncategorised 11th September 2023

Pavement Parking Campaign – the latest

Having contacted Sandwell Council about my Pavement Parking Campaign, they haven’t provided a response.

Uncategorised, Wheelchair Awareness 13th July 202313th July 2023

Pavement Parking Campaign Update

If you follow my blog or Twitter account, you’ll know that I’m working on a campaign to get pavement parking banned. This follows many frustrating and also dangerous incidents where pavement parking has forced me into the traffic in my wheelchair. My ultimate goal would be to get a nationwide ban, though initially I’m lobbyingContinue reading Pavement Parking Campaign Update

Disabled Parent 6th July 2023

Diary of a Disabled Mum: Out and about

As a disabled mum, getting out and about has its challenges but I’m building my independence and confidence.

Cerebral Palsy 6th June 20236th June 2023

Disability & Communication: Some top tips

My last couple of blog posts have focused on disability and communication, specifically how people react to my speech impediment. I could tell you countless stories of how people have dismissed me because I have a speech impediment, caused by Cerebral Palsy. It’s both frustrating and hurtful but something I’ve become used to over theContinue reading Disability & Communication: Some top tips

Uncategorised 24th May 20236th March 2025

Poor disability awareness within NHS – again

Several incidents demonstrate a poor disability awareness amongst NHS Staff and a speech therapy student confirms no training is given.

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