Here is the speech I gave at the disability pride flag raising event organised by Surrey County UNISON branch, held at Surrey County Council. A potted history and reason why this was important. A video is available below. DDA flag raising Welcome everyone to this exciting event. We are looking to be the first council... Continue Reading →
I was invited to the grand opening of some station lifts. Obviously I found the many access barriers, including the small size of the lifts making them near useless for many powerchair and mobility scooter users. I will not be using the lifts again, but at least I have tried them. I had been invited... Continue Reading →
Dear Enabled People and those wishing to be an ally to disabled people, I hope you are enjoying a nice day, somewhere in the world, and I hope you find something to enjoy today. I’ve called you enabled as I believe in line with the social model of disability, if I’m disabled by the environment... Continue Reading →
I’m not vulnerable because I’m a disabled woman, I’m vulnerable because.... Inspired by @BlondeHistorian and @GinnyAndT many disabled women are answering the above statement on Twitter with their experiences. (See also hashtags of #NotVulnerableIWD #IWD21 and #ChooseToChallenge). I wanted to write slightly more than Twitter will allow me, so many thanks for the inspiration for... Continue Reading →
Through Vikki's Eyes... 