Free Disability Awareness Assemblies
18th January 2023
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This year I’ve decided to offer four schools a free Disability Awareness Assembly during March
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Wheelchair Services are still failing disabled people
10th January 2023
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Thirteen years ago, I was working full-time for a small charity in Reading and relying on an electric wheelchair provided by the NHS Wheelchair Services.
#QuestionMarkWhereYouPark Update
15th December 2022
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As part of my #QuestionMarkWhereYouPark Campaign, I recently wrote to my MP, Nicola Richards, to ask her to support the campaign and consider raising it
Diary of a Disabled Mum: Experience builds Confidence (slowly)
8th November 2022
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Being a parent with Cerebral Palsy, getting out and about isn’t easy. When my eldest was a baby, I only took him out alone if
New Campaign to make obstructing pavements illegal – #QuestionMarkWhereYouPark
19th October 2022
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Last week, as I took my sons on the school run, I was almost toppled out of my wheelchair as I attempted to pass a
If only everything were this accessible. . .
5th October 2022
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A few months ago, I wrote about how inaccessible the Blue Badge Application process is – ironic as it’s target audience is disabled people. As
Why I love to talk . . . despite my speech impediment
3rd March 2022
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Despite having a speech impediment as a result of having Cerebral Palsy, I love talking! Much to the annoyance of my hubby, I’ll talk to
Blue Badge Application: Apology from Sandwell Council
2nd December 2021
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Following the complaint I made to Sandwell Council about my Blue Badge Application, a few days ago I received a response. My main complaint had
Update on Blue Badge Application Process
18th November 2021
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Following my last blog post, today I received a phone call from Sandwell Council. They apologised for how long the application for my Blue Badge
Inaccessibility of Blue Badge Application
17th November 2021
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Back in October, I started the process of reapplying for my Blue Badge – for those that might not know, this allows disabled people to