How Has It Been 30 Years?
It only seems like yesterday. So, how has it been thirty years? I found this blog in my drafts. I’d written it June 2023 and forgotten all about it. The …
Wheeling Forward Together:
The Benefits of Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Wheeling forward together, the benefits of Peer-Led wheelchair training for new wheelchair users include mastering the ins and outs of navigating the world on …
Free Assessment Calls.
Freedom Wheelchair Skills gives clients free assessment calls in preparation for the training. The assessment calls are questions designed to help plan the training. Gathering this information has two advantages. …
The Importance of Keeping Fit
The importance of keeping fit: It is essential for a wheelchair user to stay fit. There are several obvious benefits to this, including physical and mental health. Keeping fit can …
Wheelchairs For Hire
Wheelchairs for hire. This was laughable news to me. I can not decide whether this service is a good thing or not. Wheelshare, a company based in Israel, has installed …
Are You Going to the Gig?
Are you going to the gig? I attend it every two years. Now that it’s rolled around again, I can’t wait. What Gig am I Referring to? This is referring …
On Wheels in London
REMAP I used my wheels in London to get Lambeth. REMAP is a charity that helps disabled people become more independent by developing equipment to help with daily tasks such …
What Wheelchair Sport, if Any?
What wheelchair sport, if any, would you play? People assume that just because I’m a wheelchair user, I want to be a Paralympian. Surprisingly, I didn’t want to be a …
How Would You Move Forward?
Do you sometimes feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about taking the next steps? Not surprisingly, you’re not alone. There is a challenge to be taking on, but moving forward is …
In These Trying Times, How to Survive.
The Fundamentals of Survival In these trying times. Survival is a complex interplay of physical, mental, and emotional resilience. While the specifics can vary drastically based on the environment, some …
Life’s Been Busy
It’s been a while since I wrote a post. Things have been busy. Arranging wheelchair skills training and ensuring the clients get the most out of the skills. Resourcing local …
I don’t make Instructional Videos.
I don’t make instructional videos. I believe face-to-face training is best for being able to meet the individual needs of each client. Teaching bespoke skills tailored to the client’s individual …
A New YouTube Playlist Coming Soon
Wheelchair Pushing Diaries is a new playlist soon to go live on my YouTube channel. It’s a playlist currently ‘in the works’. I’m uploading videos and editing them as fast …
The Journey to Success
The journey to success, the power of signposting. Supplying people with the vital skills to enrich their lives and to hear success stories is great. But to hear, read or …
Travelling with a disability
Travelling with a disability, do I deserve free upgrades? An Interesting Debate. So I cannot walk and use a wheelchair for my mobility, and I’m handy getting around to it. …