Back in April the internet was blessed with this little anecdote about a woman who has suffered from migraines since her teenage years. Experience taught her to…… Read more “Bad Medicine.”
Tag: Wheelchair
Stop the Straw Ban.
The plastic Straw Ban is killing disabled people. There is NO viable alternative,We are denied them in restaurants, & how can we take our own or drink…… Read more “Stop the Straw Ban.”
Workplace Wheels: Yet Another Short Story.
“Do you work here?” Zoe was sat in her wheelchair looking up at the shopper, trying not to let her exasperation show through her forced smile. Surely…… Read more “Workplace Wheels: Yet Another Short Story.”
Aspirations of Inspiration.
When I started this blog as a student, I barely expected anyone to read it. I thought a few of my friends & peers might find it…… Read more “Aspirations of Inspiration.”
The Road to Nowhere.
One of the most important components of a strong business model is to know your target audience; you wouldn’t make much money trying to sell War &…… Read more “The Road to Nowhere.”
Need for Speed: Yet Another Short Story.
“Place your bets!” The betting shop overlooking the start line was packed full of people, all of them shouting and waving slips of paper in the air,…… Read more “Need for Speed: Yet Another Short Story.”
Curiosity Killed My Privacy.
Perhaps I’m making assumptions here, but when I notice people staring at me as I go about my business, I don’t think it’s because of my goddess-like…… Read more “Curiosity Killed My Privacy.”
Defining Disability.
Lots of interesting things were discussed at a conference I recently attended, but nothing quite captured my attention as much as the discussion on how disability is…… Read more “Defining Disability.”
Wheels Ahoy: Yet Another Short Story.
“What’s the weather forecast, lad?” the captain said in his gruff voice. “I’ll just check, cap’n,” the first mate, a young man in his early twenties, replied.…… Read more “Wheels Ahoy: Yet Another Short Story.”
A Trip to the Dark Side.
As my alarm burst into life at 5.30 am I began to regret my decision to go to Manchester (which is in Lancashire, the sworn enemy of…… Read more “A Trip to the Dark Side.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 