I have been registered blind for over 13 years now and within that time I’ve had to learn different strategies and techniques to read, write and carry out daily tasks. The greatest tool for me to achieve these things is using assistive technology. In this three part series, I’m going […]
Last weekend, my friend and I hosted a #BakeADifference event to raise money for Muscuular Dystrophy UK. I suggested to do this because we both enjoy baking and thought it be a great way of fundraising for charity. (Although the image above does say 8th – 14th Oct, neither my […]
“It’s the most scariest time of the year, with the kids trick or treating and monsters appearing that will bring us to fear, it’s the most scariest time of the year! 👻💀☠️🤡👽👾🧟♂️🧛♂️👿🧙♂️🎃” Yes Halloween is here again but it isn’t all about ghosts, vampires, zombies and monsters. Just trying to […]
As I write this sentence, I am sat in bed and it is 11:41pm on Thursday 25th October. So as you can gather this post is very Impromptu and not at all planned or scheduled – rookie blogger mistake! But to be fair I have spent most of this week […]
Since February 2017, I’ve been a member of the Content Advisory Group for the disability charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK); who support people and their families with muscle-wasting conditions. The group is a voluntary, representative body for the charity, currently consisting of 25 people from around the country. Some members […]
Wednesday 10th October 2018 was World Mental Health Day. Currently 450 million people worldwide suffer with mental health problems and it has been known to effect famous people too including Gary Lightbody, Ant McPartlin, Robin Williams and Chester Bennington. To mark the occasion and raise awareness, I want to share […]
Every disabled person knows having a disability comes with its challenges; accessing public transport, accessing shops and restaurants, receiving support in education, securing employment, making friendships and relationships plus much more. For me, the most frustrating thing is relying on other people for assistance. I require 24 hour care which […]
“Oh. My. God… I went to FriendsFest!” This week, along with my Mum and best friend, I went to Kennington Park in London to see the sets and props from the world’s greatest sitcom, Friends. Throughout the event we got to go inside three apartment sets, visit the famous coffee […]
This week I attended a job interview for an IT Helpdesk Administrator role at Treloar’s. I saw the position advertised on Treloar’s recruitment Facebook Page earlier this month and thought I would apply for it. I received a phone call from their HR department last week inviting me to an […]
This week, after an 18 month hiatus, I returned to the stage and joined a new theatre company. The West End Centre is a local live music venue and performing arts theatre in Aldershot, Hampshire. They run a variety of theatre groups ranging from primary school age to adulthood. I […]
