When will I get the vaccine?
I got a letter the other day about the Covid vaccine. However, it wasn’t forme; it was for my PA. I have 2 PAs, and both have received letters …
Author: Alex Squire
Alex Squire is a 35-year-old quadriplegic powerchair user from Lincolnshire, England. He writes about the places he has visited, home and abroad, assistive technology, and whatever else is on his mind.
Could Neural Interface Devices Help Disabled People?
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 …
Welcome to 2021
Finally, 2020 is behind us. The year that was a constant shower of shit. via GIPHY For me there was quite a lot of stress throughout the year for …
Trying to Lose Weight with Intermittent Fasting
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 …
Anyone for Botox?
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 …
Why lockdown is necessary: it’s not about YOU
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 …
Accessibility review of Walmer Castle and Gardens
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 …
SwetWipes Review: A Good Alternative To a Shower
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 Accessibility Review
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 …
Seastar: Accessible Holiday Home Review
Note: Sadly, Seastar was sold in 2024 and is no longer open for business. Seastar is an accessible holiday home located on the seafront in Deal, Kent. I have …
Command and Conquer Remastered Collection Review
Recently I had a stroll down memory lane (merrily blowing up enemies as I went) when I bought the Command and Conquer Remastered Collection on the PC. I used …
My Experiences with Carers Whilst at University
During the 5 years that I was at University, I had a total of about 18 different carers. Some were great, some were bad, and some were terrible. For …
How much longer should I stay in lockdown?
Today (20th of June) I have officially been in lockdown at home for 100 days, or: 8,640,000 seconds 144,000 minutes 2400 hours 100 days 14 weeks and 2 days …
Using Subtitles On Skype Video Calls
In this post I just want to let you know about subtitles that can be used during video calls on Skype. As I have a hearing loss subtitles have …
6 Positives To Emerge From The Coronavirus Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has changed life a lot since it started its tour around the globe. There’s a lot of suffering and misery, but there are also some silver …
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2020: My story
Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day which is run every year by the charities Back up, Aspire, and the Spinal Injuries Association. Spinal injuries can turn your whole …
Plenty of Covidiots Still Ignoring the Lockdown
#Covidiots is trending again on Twitter as people are ignoring the lockdown. On VE day a number of people still had street parties regardless of the mounting death toll. …
Movie Opportunity for Disabled Actors
Have you ever wanted to be in a movie? Well, I might have a good opportunity for you. Someone from a PR company emailed me about a movie called …
How To Protect Your Mental Health Whilst In Quarantine
Being in quarantine could lead to several mental health problems like anxiety or depression. So it’s essential to do things to try and improve your mental health during this …
Coronavirus: Going Into Hiding
It’s a brave new world. I have begun my self-imposed isolation (AKA hiding) which the government now says should last for 3 months. That’s a long time, but I’m …