I have Cerebral Palsy but it doesn't have me!
It’s now 2024 (Happy New Year!) and even now, disability is a taboo subject. In my forty years of having Cerebral Palsy, I’ve experienced many reactions to my disability and how people struggle to interact with me. They’re often not sure what to say or they want to offer support but they’re worried about offendingContinue reading Disability Etiquette: Why it’s important
This year I was proud to support two local School Climate Change Conferences, organised by the Interclimate Network and supported by Just Ideas. The conferences bring a number of local schools together and in groups of four, the students recreate the annual COP conference and debate the issues surrounding Climate Change. Lively and Passionate DebateContinue reading Another year of School Climate Change Conferences
I’m looking for an accessible taxi with a good attitude and that’s essential
Speaking at the Headteacher Conference, I wanted to raise the importance of raising aspirations for SEND pupils.
Sandwell Council are encouraging local MPs to support a nationwide pavement parking ban.
Having contacted Sandwell Council about my Pavement Parking Campaign, they haven’t provided a response.
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
Several incidents demonstrate a poor disability awareness amongst NHS Staff and a speech therapy student confirms no training is given.
After a major psoriasis flare, a new treatment plan has exceeded all my expectations and I’m winning the battle against the condition.
When my eldest was a baby, I only took him out alone if I was going to visit my parents or close friends, who could offer support if I needed it. I took Jack to a local playgroup but only if my friend was going too. Although there’s very little I’ve been unable to doContinue reading Diary of a Disabled Mum: Experience builds Confidence (slowly)