Earlier this week, a new iOS software (version 13.2) was released for iPhone users. I am by no means an expert when it comes to technology but I saw the rumours for a while about a release of more emojis representing disability. Before the update, there was only one – the blue wheelchair sign that […]
Category: Disability
Disability | Sport | Travel
I love going to watch games to cheer on my local football and rugby league teams (Leeds United and Leeds Rhinos) home and away. I have also attended other events such as Wimbledon and Paralympic Swimming World Championships (in Glasgow and London). However, having my Cerebral Palsy (CP) and visual impairment (VI) can make things […]
I have recently returned from a weekend away in Paris with my boyfriend, Sam. Being visually impaired and using a long white cane since I was around 16 years old, it’s interesting to see how people in different cultures and countries react and how different cities are accessible for disabled people. I am also visiting […]
Today is World Sight Day. As I’ve explained on here, I was born with my eye conditions, and have been registered blind since the age of 3. To recap, I have congenital Nystagmus as well as Astigmatism. Today is also World Mental Health Day. I have seen loads of tweets celebrating and raising awareness of […]
Today’s post will be talking about a topic that I feel like isn’t spoken about much – adults with Cerebral Palsy accessing regular treatment after the age of 16. This may be different for everyone, so I can only write from my own experiences. I will be discussing my treatments I accessed when I was […]
Today’s post will be a collection of my thoughts, reflections and advice (for those who may need it) about being a Disabled student at university and what I am doing now. Grab a cuppa (or drink of choice) because this will be a long one! First, a bit of background… I recently graduated (class of […]
