Given that the title of this blog is Diary of a Disabled Person you could be easily forgiven for thinking that discussing my life prior to disability…… Read more “What Came Before.”
International Day of Disabled People.
My blog is called Diary of a Disabled Person, so I could hardly ignore the International Day of Disabled People, could I? I actually marked the occasion…… Read more “International Day of Disabled People.”
Pain Pain, Go Away.
Unless you have been sleeping under a rock because house prices are soaring you will probably be aware of the recent opioid crisis in America where shocking…… Read more “Pain Pain, Go Away.”
A Blessing From The Internet.
Social media is frequently lambasted as being anti-social, unwelcoming, and full of arrogant over-sharers who feel the need to share every last second of their lives with…… Read more “A Blessing From The Internet.”
Smoke on the Pavements.
Despite all the public health campaigns and education programs to discourage cigarette smoking it’s still a relatively common problem, particularly as giving up the habit is so…… Read more “Smoke on the Pavements.”
Attack of the Brain Fog.
Let’s be honest, we’ve all had plenty of cringe-inducing moments that keep us awake at night when you most need the sleep. Much as I would like…… Read more “Attack of the Brain Fog.”
The Virtual Cure.
Like most introverted geeks I’m a big fan of video games, and spend so much time playing them that I’m considering replacing my wheelchair control panel with…… Read more “The Virtual Cure.”
Time for a Change.
Accessible public toilets are the bane of my existence and the same sentiment is felt among others with disabilities too. Considering that it is a basic human…… Read more “Time for a Change.”
André the Advocate.
André René Roussimoff was more commonly known as André the Giant for a reason; standing at around 7 feet tall and weighing over 500 lbs as a…… Read more “André the Advocate.”
More Than Ramps or Lifts.
Living in the heart of a city means that everything I could desire is practically on my door step, or perhaps more appropriately, my door ramp. Therefore…… Read more “More Than Ramps or Lifts.”