A Short Story: Beware The Raccoons
“Damn those raccoons!” John muttered angrily to himself as he awkwardly peered under the boardwalk. “That was my favourite hat as well” The raccoons in this park had …
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.
Stephen Hawking: An icon of science and disability
Sad news today. The legendary Professor Stephen Hawking has died. The word “inspiration” seems to be attributed to disabled people too often nowadays, and often for very mundane reasons. …
The Government Will Give “Enhanced Rights” To Disabled Bus Passengers
I read today that the government is going to give “enhanced rights” to disabled people when travelling on buses. Last year Doug Paulley won a court case which meant …
How Gene Editing Could Eradicate Disease
A gene editing revolution is now underway. Techniques to alter human DNA could very soon be used to cure previously untreatable diseases or disabilities. There is a lot of …
Social Isolation And Disability
I often find myself isolated and a bit lonely. It’s quite common in people with disabilities, and indeed in the general population. In a survey of 1004 disabled people …
Google Maps Now Lets You Add Accessibility Information For the Places That You Visit
Google maps now lets you add accessibility details for places, which can help make life a bit easier for disabled people. If you sign up to be …
The Exciting Escapades I Have Planned for This Year
2018 is going to be a good year! I’ve got a total of 4 holidays and 2 (possibly 3) music festivals planned already for this year, so it looks …
A Question Of Transport
I first started University in 2009, and lived in a flat which was part of University accommodation. My flat was in a village called Oadby which was 2 miles …
Lincoln Christmas Market: Accessibility Review
It’s that time of year again! This last weekend I visited the annual Lincoln Christmas market. It was bitterly cold, so I only spent a couple of hours there …
My first encounter with the University of Leicester
I studied at the University of Leicester for five years, starting in 2009. But the first time I went to Leicester was actually four years previously in July 2005 …
Breathe: A Movie Review
Last week I went to see a film called Breathe, directed by Andy Serkis, and starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, and Hugh Bonneville in the main roles.
Dulce Et Decorum Est – a Powerful War Poem
Today is Remembrance Sunday so I decided to share a poem to commemorate the fallen. Everybody knows “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, so I looked for some less …
Spending a week at Revitalise
Last week I went to Revitalise. If you’re not familiar with what revitalise is they are a charity that offers respite breaks for disabled people and carers. They have …
Petition to Make Changing Places Toilets Mandatory
I have created a petition to make Changing Places Toilets mandatory in large public places. Here is the link to my petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/203512 Please sign it and share it! …
Equinox Festival, Lincolnshire: Wheelchair access review
On Friday, 22 September I decided to go to one last music festival to celebrate the end of summer. The festival in question was Equinox Festival, set on a …
Lost Village Festival: Raving in the Woods
From the 24th to 27th of August I went to Lost Village Festival in Lincolnshire.
Beach Wheelchairs Make Beaches Accessible to All
If you have ever tried pushing a wheelchair on a beach you will know that it’s an almost impossible task. The small narrow wheels mean that as soon as …
7 Websites To Help You Find Local Carers In The UK
A list of 7 UK websites that could help make finding the right local carers a bit easier.
Splendour Festival 2017: Wheelchair access review
On 22 July I went to Splendour music festival in Nottingham. It was held in Wollaton Park, in the grounds of Wollaton Hall.
GlassOuse Assistive Device V 1.2: An Honest User Review
The GlassOuse Assistive Device allows you to operate any Bluetooth device hands-free. It’s ideal for people with disabilities who are unable to use their hands and arms. You can …