Tag: Disability

The HeadMouse Nano by Origin Instruments is a hands-free mouse controlled by head movements, requiring no software installation. It offers easy, plug-and-play operation, but lacks a pause feature for …

I’m trying to find a couple of permanent carers again which isn’t always an easy process. We’re not using the agency anymore as they’re unreliable and we’ve decided to …

An accessibility review for Caswell Bay in Wales, which is a great place for disabled people to visit.

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 …

On Monday, 8 March, I had my first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. To get it, I had to go to a GP’s surgery in a nearby village. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I’ll tell you this upfront: Rome is not one of the most accessible cities in Europe. But it is definitely one of the most fascinating. If you like history …