Finding Love
I’m gonna dance like nobody’s watching, I’m gonna sing like nobody’s listening, I’m gonna kiss you like we are all alone ‘Cos this world is ours…… Above is the opening …
It’s International Wheelchair Day
It appears the 1st of March is International Wheelchair Day. After a post on one of my social media accounts told me it was International Wheelchair Day, I reluctantly looked …
How do I Get Dressed – Spinal Cord Injury?
Getting dressed while having a complete spinal cord injury took a little while to get used to. After years of doing it, it’s second nature now. During the years spent …
Through floor lifts. Are they worth it?
If you want to live in a house with a floor or more, then yes. Through floor, lifts would be worth it. Are there any Benefits of through floor lifts? Through …
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is what? “The only source of knowledge is experience” (Albert Einstein). Peer support is the “process of giving and receiving encouragement and assistance to facilitate long-term recovery” Peer support …
How Many Types of Wheelchairs are there?
How many types of wheelchairs are there? A lot. From where did lightweight wheelchairs come? The factory. The origin of the everyday wheelchair How many types of wheelchairs are there? …
Do I have to pay to park using a blue badge?
Do I have to pay to park using a blue badge? Private car parks you do. At council car parks, you need to check. You may need to register your …
What do Wheelchair Anti-tip Wheels do?
Do you call them bars or wheels? What do wheelchair anti-tip wheels do? Just to clarify. In this piece, anti-tip wheels, anti-tip bars, or safety bars – I refer to …
Spinal Cord Injury – Always Be With Me?
Be active, carry on in life. I am not disabled. I have a spinal cord injury. It will always be with me now! Leaving school After leaving school at 16, …
Surgery – Theatre Day Arrives
Surgery The morning of surgery is when I go under the knife again for Baclofen pump No. four. I wake early to the sounds of a busy ward. Trollies are …
Going into Hospital
Hospital Admission – In I go. Going into hospital. Arriving for my hospital admission, getting dropped off at the door by my wife. It’s Monday, and we haven’t had cuddles …
Is Wheelchair Skills Training for Everyone?
Wheelchair skills training is available for everyone who needs it. It has been another week of skills training, helping individuals build confidence and independence. The most recent wheelchair skills session …
Wheelchair Skills Training is Available.
Freedom has arrived! Wheelchair skills training is available. Safety measures are in place. Keeping everyone safe. I have bookings coming in regularly. Freedom has arrived. Juggling this organisation, child care …
Becoming Dad. Do I believe in miracles?
People might not believe in miracles, but now I do! The most joyful moment of my life was when I witnessed a miracle. Do I believe in miracles? I wasn’t sure, but …
Wheelchair Skills Training, Why Would You?
Wheelchair skills, why would you want to learn them? Being able to get around confidently using my wheelchair is vital to maintaining my independence. The individual skills combined make it …