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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Autism Awareness
It comes with a family who will never give up. – Kerry Magro Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. ASD is characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. About 1 in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be…
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Sleep Matters
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare Sleep is often underestimated and easy to neglect in our busy lives, but yet it is plays a crucial role in maintaining our health and well-being. Beyond just feeling rested, getting enough sleep is…
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Bending backwards
“I thought that hypermobility ruined my life, it turns out that learning to be flexible was my saving grace.” Lauren Kate Brimer My sister-in-law, Lauren, gave me consent to share her story and life experiences with you my Angels. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which is a disorder that affects your connective tissue. Connective tissue is…
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Seeing the world differently
“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” Max Depree Colour blindness is a disability that is often inherited, but it can also result from damage to the eyes, optic nerve or brain. It is a common condition that affects the way people perceive colours. For those living with colour blindness, navigating…
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Understanding Depression
“Every emotion has a story to tell” Depression is often misunderstood and is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. By understanding depression as a disability, we can better support those affected and foster a more compassionate society. My Angels, please understand that depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad…
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Silent world
“The handicap of deafness is not in the ear; it’s in the mind.” Marlee Matlin Society thinks that deaf people live in a “silent” world – but that is untrue. Sign languages exist all over the world and are used the the deaf to communicate words, thoughts and ideas. They are anything but silent. I…