Exploring Disability Through Awareness, Empowerment and Inclusion
My blog is dedicated to creating a world where disabilities are understood, embraced and respected. Here, I dig into the diverse experiences of people with disabilities, breaking down misconceptions and providing insights into physical, intellectual, sensory and developmental disabilities. Together, let’s celebrate abilities, promote accessibility, and amplify voices that inspire change.
Look out every Wednesday 1pm for new posts!
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Start, because you’re worth it
If You Can Work 8 Hours a Day for Someone Else, You Can Work 8 Hours a Day for Yourself Every morning, millions of people wake up, get ready, and go to work spending 8 or more hours a day building someone else’s dream. We show up, meet deadlines, manage pressure, and push through, even…
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Facing Fear: The Silent Power That Shapes Us
Fear is not the enemy. It’s the compass pointing toward the place your courage is needed most. Fear is a universal emotion. Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of loss, or even fear of success; everyone feels it at some point. It’s a natural response designed to protect us, to keep us…
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Change is scary
Nothing great was ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone Change can be terrifying. The idea of stepping into the unknown, leaving behind the comfort of what we know and embracing uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But staying the same remaining stuck in a situation that no longer serves us can be just as terrifing.…
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Low Vision Awareness
Low Vision Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by those living with low vision, a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. This month is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding and offering support to those whose daily lives are impacted by limited vision. Low vision refers…
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Living with Narcolepsy
There is a time for many words and there is also a time for sleep. – Homer, The Odyssey Narcolepsy is classified as a sleep disorder and is characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during waking hours. These episodes can occur at any time, including during activities like eating,…
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Exploring Rett Syndrome
Her eyes have their own vocabulary. What a beautiful language to learn. Rett syndrome, Cerebroatrophic hyperammonemia, is a rare neurological disorder that primarily affects women, leading to severe cognitive and physical impairments. It is a genetic disorder that occurs due to a mutation in the MECP2 gene, which plays a key role in brain development…