Although I only really use my bedroom for sleeping in and storing my clothes, standing frame and electric wheelchair, there are quite a few bits and pieces that I have gathered to maximize my independence and to make it more accessible. I have always struggled with keeping my quilt up when I am in bed, especially during the summer months because I have a lighter tog duvet when it’s hotter and as the summer quilt is thinner, it moves more when I move. I have a double quilt so

Welcome back! When I was living with my mum and dad, I also liked to be as independent as possible because that’s how I was brought up...

I store my DVDs and other bits and pieces in my TV unit drawers. Being neat and tidy is great, but there was a bit of a problem with...

When I was living with my parents, I called them when I needed help, but when I moved, some carers said that they didn’t hear me when I...

There are many different types of equipment and gadgets out there and even the smallest and simplest thing can mean the difference...

This is the final part of Barriers to Communication, and in this part, I'm going to talk about tone of voice, along with a side topic......

I have always struggled with recognising facial expressions. Some people say that I am good at reading facial expressions, but I’m not...

Barriers are a part of life, and unfortunately, if you have a disability, barriers crop up regularly in day-to-day life. There are...

Sensory processing often comes hand-in-hand with stimming because a lot of people with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) stim to...

It has taken a lot to write and publish these blog posts because I worry about the reaction I will get, but here goes... When I was...

If you haven't read Part 1 yet, read it now! When I started college, I said some things that I am not proud of. I didn’t realise how my...