Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups in September & October 2020.
Category: Life & Disability
Emma shares personal stories, advice pieces, product reviews, life updates plus much more to do with living with cerebral palsy and acute retinal necrosis…
I Can’t See
I Can’t See is a poem Emma wrote at school when she was 13 years old and still adjusting to her eye condition Acute Retinal Necrosis. Read on to view a copy of the poem and hear Emma read it aloud on YouTube.
Living with Acute Retinal Necrosis
Fifteen years ago, Emma was diagnosed with Acute Retinal Necrosis. She explains what it’s like to live with this frustrating, complex and rare eye condition.
Bloggers – Share Your Links!
An important part of being a blogger is not just about writing blog posts but reading blogs too. That’s why I am calling out for bloggers to share your links on this page.
August 2020 summary: Interviewing celebrities, news content, Breaking Bad and the audio description petition in the media
Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups August 2020.
5 reasons audio description is important to people with sight loss
Emma has been running a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV shows and streaming services. So far, we have reached over 1100 signatures. Emma wants to share five reasons why AD is so important for people with sight loss.
July 2020 summary: Research journalism, transcribing interviews and a return to drama classes
Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups July 2020.
Time is precious when you’re disabled
People say “life’s too short” and “time is precious”. For disabled people, it is finding the time to enjoy life while needing care, eating meals, working and travelling. Read on to find out Emma’s experiences of time management with a disability.
June 2020 summary: Continuing journalism training, Tracy Beaker, missing live music and football returns
Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups June 2020.
The challenges of suprapubic catheter care
Having a catheter is a lifeline for many disabled people but does have its complications too. Emma shares her challenges of suprapubic catheter care.