What I have Gained: Disability Sport

Written by Jack Schofield P.E. two letters in succession which fill most able bodied people with dread. But those with physical disabilities a whole wave of emotions flood them.  Hi, I’m Jack. I’m a part time – full time wheelchair user and have been since the age of 7.  When I was in primary school … Continue reading What I have Gained: Disability Sport →

Accessibility: Being Part of The Solution (2/2)

Last weeks post touched upon just how big a problem accessibility is, and how isolating and demoralising it can be for individuals up against it, and how widespread a problem it is in a way you may never have noticed.  This makes having friends who both support you with this and share the anger and … Continue reading Accessibility: Being Part of The Solution (2/2) →

Accessibility: A conversation we need to have. (1/2)

So, what is accessibility. The dictionary definition of accessibility is ... ‘The quality of being able to be reached or entered’ However, accessibility can often be defined by what ‘inaccessibility’ means. Inaccessibility means being unable to go out alone due to cobbles, kerbs with no drop downs and degrading pavement stones. Inaccessibility is saying that … Continue reading Accessibility: A conversation we need to have. (1/2) →

Socialising, A Conversation With Friends (3/3)

Hello! To finish off this month’s topic of socialising I (Ross) decided to do something a little different and ‘interview’ Ally and Beth. I asked  them 4(ish) questions and they asked me a couple questions at the end, trying to gain a greater perspective on the issue. I’ve tried to highlight a few of the … Continue reading Socialising, A Conversation With Friends (3/3) →

Socialising- Some Top Tips! (2/3)

Socialising is a minefield for all young people; but as set out in our first post, its particularly tricky with a chronic illness or disability. However, with chronic illness and disability other challenges present themselves. For instance, for some people looking at bright screens may be difficult however friendship ‘group chats’, planning and networking all … Continue reading Socialising- Some Top Tips! (2/3) →

Having a Social Life is Harder Than It Looks! (1/3)

Everyone knows socialising is important in maintaining friendships. In primary school your parents would encourage you to invite someone round and then they would return it and build the friendship,  in high school going on those first trips shopping into town with friends was a bonding experience, and by the time you’re leaving school to … Continue reading Having a Social Life is Harder Than It Looks! (1/3) →

Independence: A Friends Perspective (3/3)

Hello! When I initially sat down to write this post it was a real struggle. I was trying to write about disability and independence from my point of view, as a friend of Ally and Beth’s after travelling with them around Europe for four weeks/spending way too much time with them at home, university, and … Continue reading Independence: A Friends Perspective (3/3) →

Independence: Lessons In How To Be Independent (2/3)

Independence is a real buzzword when you’re a young person, to the point where growing up and independence feel synonymous, and it becomes something to aim for. With a disability, however, independence is a bit more complicated, and at times it feels unattainable. Things that are often cited as the pinnacle of independence as a … Continue reading Independence: Lessons In How To Be Independent (2/3) →

Independence: Why Discuss it? (1/3)

So, why discuss it? Well, as a young person it feels like everyone is discussing it, your friends are moving on, starting their own lives, and constantly talking of their own ever increasing independence. However, when you have a chronic illness or a disability, then it is easy to feel conversations turning towards dependence for … Continue reading Independence: Why Discuss it? (1/3) →