“Is there not some kind of treatment?” that’s the question I’m often asked when people find out about my vision impairment. People’s mind wanders to the fact that it’s 2024, so surely there can be some kind of magical fix for my blindness. What if I told you that I don’t want or need fixing….
Accessible Old Trafford museum and stadium tour
If you’re a recent reader of the blog, then you’ll know that over the last few years I’ve become a massive women’s football fan. Following in my grandad’s footsteps of being a long-time Manchester United supporter, I found myself gravitating towards supporting the women’s team. So they say, the rest is history. I was lucky…
How my perception of independence has changed over the years
Independence has meant something different to me throughout my life. As our lives change, so does our independence. When we’re growing up, it’s all about finding our feet. When we’re stepping into adulthood, it’s about standing on those two feet. When it comes to disability, independence is rooted in us in more ways than you…
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at Anfield Stadium
January 2022 was the last time I shared a concert related blog post over here. That’s far too long ago in my opinion, so it’s about time that changed! I’ve attended a few concerts since that blog post, with two Ed Sheeran gigs being added to the list. Sadly not having the time to document…
WSL Manchester United v Chelsea: Football match experience
Talking about football is a first for the blog! Allow me to elaborate though… I’ve loved football since I was little. Many of my childhood memories are having a ball at my feet. I spent countless hours playing in the garden or having mini football matches with my friends. As I got older, I…
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![There’s a phrase we hear far too often: “fully accessible”.
Hotels use it. Venues use it. Website developers use it. Event organisers use it.
On the surface, it sounds brilliant. But there’s no one size fits all approach to accessibility.
Because accessibility isn’t a box you can tick once and forget about. There isn’t a magic point where something becomes accessible to every single disabled person.
Our access needs are different. What works for one person might not work for another.
Rather than asking, “is it accessible?”
Ask: “Accessible for who?”
In my latest blog post, I’m exploring why “fully accessible” is a myth. Head to the link in my bio if you’d like to give it a read.
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