Parents! Let your kids ask disabled people questions
A few years ago my mum asked my cousin (who was about 4 or 5 years old at the time) why I needed to use a hoist to get …
Author: Alex Squire
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.
Buying music event tickets is STILL too hard for disabled people
Today I finally got tickets for The Killers at the Emirates Stadium in June 2020. But, as usual, it was harder than it should have been. I originally wanted …
Visiting The Tutankhamen Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
On Monday, 4 November I went to visit the Tutankhamen exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Travelling I travelled by train from Newark Northgate station to London King’s …
Book Review: Factfulness by Hans Rosling
If you watch the news then you would probably think that the world is getting worse every day. There are terror attacks, natural disasters, Brexit, climate change… almost a …
Sicily: Accessibility Review
Sicily is a beautiful and historic island not far off the southern tip of Italy. I spent a week in Sicily from the 7th to 14 October staying at …
5 Inspiring TED Talks By Disabled People
TED talks are always fascinating and great at helping you to see things from a new perspective. There are hundreds of thought-provoking talks online given by people from all …
This Is Why You Need To Donate Money To Dementia Research
Dementia is a terrible condition. It robs you of your memories, your personality, of what makes you who you are. Effectively, it eats you alive. Here’s a fact for …
Accessible Sailing Lincolnshire: Hykeham Sailability
Every summer when the weather is nice I like to go for a spot of accessible sailing at Hykeham Sailing Club in Lincolnshire. Hykeham sailing club is situated on …
Things I’ve Been Enjoying Recently
This week I thought I would do something a bit different and share with you some of the things that I have been enjoying lately. Below are some of …
The Quest for a New Powerchair
If you are a regular reader here you will know that I like travelling abroad. However, so far I have not travelled abroad in my powerchair for fear that …
Lincoln Steampunk Festival
It was a scorchingly hot August bank holiday weekend and thousands of splendidly dressed ladies and gentlemen descended on the streets of Lincoln. It was the annual Asylum Steampunk …
The Mystery Blogger Award
Good day to you, dear reader! It is my great pleasure to inform you that I have been nominated for another blogging award by one of my fellow bloggers. …
How I play PC games as a quadriplegic
During the times when I am not writing (or the times where I should be writing but am procrastinating) I enjoy playing PC games. I used to play games …
Advice for Wheelchair Users Attending a Music Festival
Music festivals are great. They are basically non-stop parties that last all weekend. But they can be a bit challenging for disabled people. I go to about 2 or …
Latitude Festival Accessibility Review 2019
Latitude Festival took place in Henham Park, Suffolk, from the 18th to 21st of June 2019 – and I was all over it like a rash. This post is …
10 Challenges I Faced at University As a Disabled Person
Back in 2009 I first began my undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester studying Interdisciplinary Science (I-Science). After that, in 2012 I began a Masters in Global Environmental …
“Interstellar” Space Orchestra Show
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing on 21 July. There are a number of events taking place across the country to mark the …
Terrain Hopper Review: Test Drive
Recently I went to test drive an all-terrain wheelchair at Terrain Hopper in Manby, Lincolnshire. Actually, it’s more like a small 4×4 than a wheelchair, and it was called …
Exploring the Isle of Wight
I recently spent a week on the Isle of Wight. I was there for the Isle of Wight Festival which you can read about in an article I wrote …
The Blogger Recognition Award
I have been fortunate enough to be nominated for a Blogger Recognition Award. Thank you very much for the nomination to Emma over at Diary of a Disabled …