By Matyn Sibley When I was a kid I dreamt of growing up to be various things. Age 5 I wanted to play upfront for Tottenham and England. Oh the goals I’d score! When I …
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A LONG AND FRUSTRATING PROCESS!
By Carrie Aimes – www.lifeontheslowlane.co.uk WHY I NEED A CEILING HOIST – I am 29 and completely non-ambulant due to Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Being rather petite, I have always been manually transferred (yes, lifted …
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MY NEW CHALLENGE!
By Diane French I moved roles in January and have taken on the role of CEO at RESIDE HOUSING – a charitable registered housing provider which only provides housing to those with support needs through …
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2018 – DESPERATELY SEEKING SELF ACCEPTANCE
By Mandie Elizabeth Leek 2018 is here and as usual there is the the tradition of making new Years resolutions then desperately trying to keep to them. Then comes the sense of failure when we …
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MY BIRTHMARK – MY STORY! A TALE OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY HELPING A YOUNG GIRL. A TRUE MORALITY STORY!
By Lisa Butler I have a facial port wine stain birthmark – but I hope this and other ‘blogs’ I will write is a way of being able to share my experiences in life so …
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SHARING MY WHEELCHAIR STRUGGLES
By Martyn Sibley A warning! This post is unusually a little ranty. Very out of character I know, but I’ve had a few struggles recently. I figure it’s my responsibility to share these struggles (to …
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THE HOMECOMING: MORE THAN A MOVIE
Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood Actress and contributes regular to ‘Disability Talk’. She is a passionate and outspoken advocate for the inclusion of disabled people in the entertainment industry. She has recently completed a new …
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MY SEASONAL NIGHTMARE
By Sylvia Mac It’s that time of year again where many people find it difficult to celebrate. We all think everyone is going to be happy and enjoying the Christmas celebrations but there are people …
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NAVAL HISTORY STILL INSPIRES
Penny Melville-Brown James Holman was a truly remarkable man: he was just a young Royal Naval Lieutenant aged 22 when he lost his sight. Undaunted, he used his personal charm, charisma and determination to travel …
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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE THE OUTSIDER IN THE CLASSROOM!
By Sylvia Mac (LoveDisfigure) How can a young person dislike or hate their body so much? A child aged 8 with long flowing golden hair, hazel eyes and beautiful olive skin. On many occasions I …
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