Alex Squire is 33 year old quadriplegic powerchair user from Lincolnshire. He writes about the places he Has visited as well as his interests and more general disability-related topics. Alex is currently studying for a diploma in journalism.
A Ukrainian NGO called Fight for Right fights for the rights of disabled people in Ukraine. They have a crisis fund to help disabled people in Ukraine that you …
I have had an Amazon echo first-generation (which I reviewed in 2017) for probably about 5 years. So last month, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I …
Recently I went to my local Specsavers in Lincoln for an eye test, and I was not impressed with the accessibility of the shop. To start with, they only …
If you follow the world of consumer tech at all, you know that the race for augmented reality (AR) glasses is on. Apple, Google, and Facebook are pressing forward …
This past weekend I went to Wembley to watch Lincoln City (my team) play Blackpool in the league one play-off final. It was a big match as the winners …
In the virtual world of Second Life, users create 3D avatars to interact with others and explore user-generated environments. With no set narrative, activities range from DJing, role-playing, questing …
You know how your eyes are supposed to point in the same direction? Yeah, mine don’t always do that. It’s called strabismus. I have not had an official diagnosis, …
I am currently reading Ready Player Two, the sequel to the New York Times bestselling sci-fi novel Ready Player One. You might have seen the film of it which …
As a wheelchair user it can be quite difficult to lose weight. If you can’t walk then it’s obviously harder to exercise. My weight is usually relatively stable but …
Today I left the safety of my home and bravely ventured out into the wild badlands of Lincoln to do battle with the infected hordes. Okay, maybe that was …
Below is a post that I copied from Facebook. I wanted to share it here because I thought it illustrates brilliantly why lockdown and social distancing is necessary. People …
Walmer Castle is located in Deal in Kent and is a fascinating place to visit and is steeped in history. Many famous historical figures have stayed there over the …
Imagine if you can’t have a shower or a bath one day for some reason. Maybe you have gone camping, or perhaps you have a disability and are bedbound. …
Lower leas coastal Park is located at the seaside town of Folkestone in Kent, UK. The Park was opened in 2000, and it’s won several green flag awards for …